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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523,762.44, 785,988.18 and 287,271

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523,762.44, 785,988.18 and 287,271 is: 431,095.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523,762.44 : 785,988.18 = 287,271 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523,762.44/785,988.18 = 287,271/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523,762.44x = 785,988.18 × 287,271
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523,762.44x = 225,791,610,456.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,791,610,456.78/523,762.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,095.46

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