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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,453.71, 631,212.63 and 287,567.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,453.71, 631,212.63 and 287,567.55 is: 396,797.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,453.71 : 631,212.63 = 287,567.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,453.71/631,212.63 = 287,567.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,453.71x = 631,212.63 × 287,567.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,453.71x = 181,516,269,538.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,516,269,538.16/457,453.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396,797.02

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