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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407,512.33, 611,371.68 and 287,803.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407,512.33, 611,371.68 and 287,803.13 is: 431,777.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407,512.33 : 611,371.68 = 287,803.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407,512.33/611,371.68 = 287,803.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407,512.33x = 611,371.68 × 287,803.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407,512.33x = 175,954,680,580.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,954,680,580.13/407,512.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,777.56

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