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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473,743.40, 710,615.10 and 287,119.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473,743.40, 710,615.10 and 287,119.40 is: 430,679.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473,743.40 : 710,615.10 = 287,119.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473,743.40/710,615.10 = 287,119.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473,743.40x = 710,615.10 × 287,119.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473,743.40x = 204,031,381,142.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,031,381,142.94/473,743.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430,679.10

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