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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951,533.64, 1,427,301 and 286,685.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951,533.64, 1,427,301 and 286,685.64 is: 430,028.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951,533.64 : 1,427,301 = 286,685.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951,533.64/1,427,301 = 286,685.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951,533.64x = 1,427,301 × 286,685.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951,533.64x = 409,186,700,657.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,186,700,657.64/951,533.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430,028.62

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