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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536,469.80, 804,704.70 and 287,637.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536,469.80, 804,704.70 and 287,637.80 is: 431,456.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536,469.80 : 804,704.70 = 287,637.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536,469.80/804,704.70 = 287,637.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536,469.80x = 804,704.70 × 287,637.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536,469.80x = 231,463,489,557.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,463,489,557.66/536,469.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,456.70

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