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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,851.70, 996,730.80 and 286,063.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,851.70, 996,730.80 and 286,063.30 is: 428,859.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,851.70 : 996,730.80 = 286,063.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,851.70/996,730.80 = 286,063.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,851.70x = 996,730.80 × 286,063.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,851.70x = 285,128,101,859.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,128,101,859.64/664,851.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428,859.70

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