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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536,460.80, 804,691.20 and 287,628.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536,460.80, 804,691.20 and 287,628.80 is: 431,443.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536,460.80 : 804,691.20 = 287,628.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536,460.80/804,691.20 = 287,628.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536,460.80x = 804,691.20 × 287,628.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536,460.80x = 231,452,364,226.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,452,364,226.56/536,460.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,443.20

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