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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,923.44, 604,498.68 and 287,030.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,923.44, 604,498.68 and 287,030.16 is: 396,209.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,923.44 : 604,498.68 = 287,030.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,923.44/604,498.68 = 287,030.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,923.44x = 604,498.68 × 287,030.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,923.44x = 173,509,352,840.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,509,352,840.19/437,923.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396,209.33

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