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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,454.71, 631,214.01 and 287,568.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,454.71, 631,214.01 and 287,568.55 is: 396,798.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,454.71 : 631,214.01 = 287,568.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,454.71/631,214.01 = 287,568.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,454.71x = 631,214.01 × 287,568.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,454.71x = 181,517,297,595.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,517,297,595.39/457,454.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396,798.40

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