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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,067.16, 630,677.70 and 287,181

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,067.16, 630,677.70 and 287,181 is: 396,262.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,067.16 : 630,677.70 = 287,181 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,067.16/630,677.70 = 287,181/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,067.16x = 630,677.70 × 287,181
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,067.16x = 181,118,652,563.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,118,652,563.70/457,067.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396,262.67

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