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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434,999.80, 652,499.70 and 287,255.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434,999.80, 652,499.70 and 287,255.80 is: 430,883.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434,999.80 : 652,499.70 = 287,255.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434,999.80/652,499.70 = 287,255.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434,999.80x = 652,499.70 × 287,255.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434,999.80x = 187,434,323,323.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,434,323,323.26/434,999.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430,883.70

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