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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,540.08, 697,237.80 and 287,393.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,540.08, 697,237.80 and 287,393.08 is: 431,354.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,540.08 : 697,237.80 = 287,393.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,540.08/697,237.80 = 287,393.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,540.08x = 697,237.80 × 287,393.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,540.08x = 200,381,318,834.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,381,318,834.42/464,540.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,354.21

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