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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,574.44, 658,877.26 and 287,588.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,574.44, 658,877.26 and 287,588.87 is: 431,066.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,574.44 : 658,877.26 = 287,588.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,574.44/658,877.26 = 287,588.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,574.44x = 658,877.26 × 287,588.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,574.44x = 189,485,766,672.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,485,766,672.10/439,574.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,066.39

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