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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536,645.30, 804,967.95 and 287,813.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536,645.30, 804,967.95 and 287,813.30 is: 431,719.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536,645.30 : 804,967.95 = 287,813.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536,645.30/804,967.95 = 287,813.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536,645.30x = 804,967.95 × 287,813.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536,645.30x = 231,680,482,083.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,680,482,083.74/536,645.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,719.95

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