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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,645.66, 670,817.86 and 287,218.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,645.66, 670,817.86 and 287,218.28 is: 430,409.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,645.66 : 670,817.86 = 287,218.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,645.66/670,817.86 = 287,218.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,645.66x = 670,817.86 × 287,218.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,645.66x = 192,671,151,942.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,671,151,942.48/447,645.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430,409.96

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