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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536,479.80, 804,719.70 and 287,647.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536,479.80, 804,719.70 and 287,647.80 is: 431,471.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536,479.80 : 804,719.70 = 287,647.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536,479.80/804,719.70 = 287,647.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536,479.80x = 804,719.70 × 287,647.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536,479.80x = 231,475,851,321.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,475,851,321.66/536,479.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,471.70

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