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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,748.60, 659,622.90 and 287,533.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,748.60, 659,622.90 and 287,533.40 is: 431,300.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,748.60 : 659,622.90 = 287,533.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,748.60/659,622.90 = 287,533.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,748.60x = 659,622.90 × 287,533.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,748.60x = 189,663,615,154.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,663,615,154.86/439,748.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,300.10

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