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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469,048.92, 647,299.80 and 287,861.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469,048.92, 647,299.80 and 287,861.28 is: 397,256.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469,048.92 : 647,299.80 = 287,861.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469,048.92/647,299.80 = 287,861.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469,048.92x = 647,299.80 × 287,861.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469,048.92x = 186,332,548,971.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,332,548,971.74/469,048.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,256.11

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