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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412,977.60, 619,466.40 and 287,006.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412,977.60, 619,466.40 and 287,006.40 is: 430,509.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412,977.60 : 619,466.40 = 287,006.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412,977.60/619,466.40 = 287,006.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412,977.60x = 619,466.40 × 287,006.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412,977.60x = 177,790,821,384.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,790,821,384.96/412,977.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430,509.60

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