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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536,615.30, 804,922.95 and 287,783.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536,615.30, 804,922.95 and 287,783.30 is: 431,674.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536,615.30 : 804,922.95 = 287,783.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536,615.30/804,922.95 = 287,783.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536,615.30x = 804,922.95 × 287,783.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536,615.30x = 231,643,382,796.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,643,382,796.74/536,615.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,674.95

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