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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,582.66, 631,250.48 and 287,910.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,582.66, 631,250.48 and 287,910.34 is: 397,181.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,582.66 : 631,250.48 = 287,910.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,582.66/631,250.48 = 287,910.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,582.66x = 631,250.48 × 287,910.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,582.66x = 181,743,540,321.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,743,540,321.96/457,582.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,181.88

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