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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523,688.66, 785,877.44 and 287,197.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523,688.66, 785,877.44 and 287,197.41 is: 430,985.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523,688.66 : 785,877.44 = 287,197.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523,688.66/785,877.44 = 287,197.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523,688.66x = 785,877.44 × 287,197.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523,688.66x = 225,701,965,345.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,701,965,345.43/523,688.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430,985.02

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