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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,225.76, 564,006.44 and 287,873.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,225.76, 564,006.44 and 287,873.66 is: 431,556.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,225.76 : 564,006.44 = 287,873.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,225.76/564,006.44 = 287,873.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,225.76x = 564,006.44 × 287,873.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,225.76x = 162,362,598,146.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,362,598,146.37/376,225.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,556.30

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