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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,572.44, 658,874.27 and 287,586.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,572.44, 658,874.27 and 287,586.87 is: 431,063.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,572.44 : 658,874.27 = 287,586.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,572.44/658,874.27 = 287,586.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,572.44x = 658,874.27 × 287,586.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,572.44x = 189,483,587,594.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,483,587,594.90/439,572.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,063.40

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