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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,095.71, 658,159.35 and 287,229.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,095.71, 658,159.35 and 287,229.75 is: 430,527.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,095.71 : 658,159.35 = 287,229.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,095.71/658,159.35 = 287,229.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,095.71x = 658,159.35 × 287,229.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,095.71x = 189,042,942,015.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,042,942,015.45/439,095.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430,527.87

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