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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489,379.89, 733,832.51 and 287,042.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489,379.89, 733,832.51 and 287,042.12 is: 430,423.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489,379.89 : 733,832.51 = 287,042.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489,379.89/733,832.51 = 287,042.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489,379.89x = 733,832.51 × 287,042.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489,379.89x = 210,640,839,395.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,640,839,395.32/489,379.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430,423.98

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