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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,530.99, 647,515.13 and 287,535.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,530.99, 647,515.13 and 287,535.24 is: 431,448.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,530.99 : 647,515.13 = 287,535.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,530.99/647,515.13 = 287,535.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,530.99x = 647,515.13 × 287,535.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,530.99x = 186,183,416,870.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,183,416,870.51/431,530.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,448.55

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