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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,975.79, 607,175.18 and 287,111.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,975.79, 607,175.18 and 287,111.78 is: 396,219.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,975.79 : 607,175.18 = 287,111.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,975.79/607,175.18 = 287,111.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,975.79x = 607,175.18 × 287,111.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,975.79x = 174,327,146,701.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,327,146,701.62/439,975.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396,219.86

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