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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536,439.40, 804,659.10 and 287,607.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536,439.40, 804,659.10 and 287,607.40 is: 431,411.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536,439.40 : 804,659.10 = 287,607.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536,439.40/804,659.10 = 287,607.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536,439.40x = 804,659.10 × 287,607.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536,439.40x = 231,425,911,637.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,425,911,637.34/536,439.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,411.10

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