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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523,739.91, 785,954.42 and 287,248.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523,739.91, 785,954.42 and 287,248.71 is: 431,062.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523,739.91 : 785,954.42 = 287,248.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523,739.91/785,954.42 = 287,248.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523,739.91x = 785,954.42 × 287,248.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523,739.91x = 225,764,391,827.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,764,391,827.56/523,739.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,062.04

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