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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,065.16, 630,674.94 and 287,179

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,065.16, 630,674.94 and 287,179 is: 396,259.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,065.16 : 630,674.94 = 287,179 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,065.16/630,674.94 = 287,179/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,065.16x = 630,674.94 × 287,179
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,065.16x = 181,116,598,594.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,116,598,594.26/457,065.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396,259.91

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