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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469,275.61, 647,551.88 and 287,995.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469,275.61, 647,551.88 and 287,995.18 is: 397,403.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469,275.61 : 647,551.88 = 287,995.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469,275.61/647,551.88 = 287,995.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469,275.61x = 647,551.88 × 287,995.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469,275.61x = 186,491,820,239.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,491,820,239.94/469,275.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,403.61

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