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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,567.56, 658,866.96 and 287,582.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,567.56, 658,866.96 and 287,582.00 is: 431,056.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,567.56 : 658,866.96 = 287,582.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,567.56/658,866.96 = 287,582.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,567.56x = 658,866.96 × 287,582.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,567.56x = 189,478,274,796.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,478,274,796.39/439,567.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,056.09

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