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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,577.16, 631,242.90 and 287,904.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,577.16, 631,242.90 and 287,904.84 is: 397,174.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,577.16 : 631,242.90 = 287,904.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,577.16/631,242.90 = 287,904.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,577.16x = 631,242.90 × 287,904.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,577.16x = 181,737,886,125.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,737,886,125.64/457,577.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,174.30

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