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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473,828.40, 710,742.60 and 287,204.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473,828.40, 710,742.60 and 287,204.40 is: 430,806.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473,828.40 : 710,742.60 = 287,204.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473,828.40/710,742.60 = 287,204.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473,828.40x = 710,742.60 × 287,204.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473,828.40x = 204,128,401,987.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,128,401,987.44/473,828.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430,806.60

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