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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,581.66, 631,249.10 and 287,909.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,581.66, 631,249.10 and 287,909.34 is: 397,180.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,581.66 : 631,249.10 = 287,909.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,581.66/631,249.10 = 287,909.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,581.66x = 631,249.10 × 287,909.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,581.66x = 181,742,511,756.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,742,511,756.59/457,581.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,180.50

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