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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685,868.66, 1,028,803.11 and 286,291.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685,868.66, 1,028,803.11 and 286,291.46 is: 429,437.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685,868.66 : 1,028,803.11 = 286,291.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685,868.66/1,028,803.11 = 286,291.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685,868.66x = 1,028,803.11 × 286,291.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685,868.66x = 294,537,544,414.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,537,544,414.44/685,868.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429,437.24

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