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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,108.37, 608,496.72 and 287,566.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,108.37, 608,496.72 and 287,566.91 is: 430,878.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,108.37 : 608,496.72 = 287,566.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,108.37/608,496.72 = 287,566.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,108.37x = 608,496.72 × 287,566.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,108.37x = 174,983,521,515.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,983,521,515.54/406,108.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430,878.88

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