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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,738.70, 697,108.05 and 287,445.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,738.70, 697,108.05 and 287,445.90 is: 431,168.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,738.70 : 697,108.05 = 287,445.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,738.70/697,108.05 = 287,445.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,738.70x = 697,108.05 × 287,445.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,738.70x = 200,380,850,829.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,380,850,829.50/464,738.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,168.85

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