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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473,741.40, 710,612.10 and 287,117.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473,741.40, 710,612.10 and 287,117.40 is: 430,676.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473,741.40 : 710,612.10 = 287,117.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473,741.40/710,612.10 = 287,117.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473,741.40x = 710,612.10 × 287,117.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473,741.40x = 204,029,098,560.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,029,098,560.54/473,741.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430,676.10

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