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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522,848.91, 784,256.95 and 287,669.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522,848.91, 784,256.95 and 287,669.86 is: 431,495.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522,848.91 : 784,256.95 = 287,669.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522,848.91/784,256.95 = 287,669.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522,848.91x = 784,256.95 × 287,669.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522,848.91x = 225,607,089,820.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,607,089,820.92/522,848.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,495.77

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