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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455,961.30, 682,905.15 and 287,999.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455,961.30, 682,905.15 and 287,999.70 is: 431,344.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455,961.30 : 682,905.15 = 287,999.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455,961.30/682,905.15 = 287,999.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455,961.30x = 682,905.15 × 287,999.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455,961.30x = 196,676,478,328.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,676,478,328.46/455,961.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,344.67

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