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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536,415.40, 804,623.10 and 287,583.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536,415.40, 804,623.10 and 287,583.40 is: 431,375.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536,415.40 : 804,623.10 = 287,583.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536,415.40/804,623.10 = 287,583.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536,415.40x = 804,623.10 × 287,583.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536,415.40x = 231,396,246,816.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,396,246,816.54/536,415.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,375.10

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