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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,975.28, 607,174.51 and 287,111.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,975.28, 607,174.51 and 287,111.27 is: 396,219.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,975.28 : 607,174.51 = 287,111.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,975.28/607,174.51 = 287,111.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,975.28x = 607,174.51 × 287,111.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,975.28x = 174,326,645,477.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,326,645,477.89/439,975.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396,219.18

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