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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536,657.80, 804,986.70 and 287,825.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536,657.80, 804,986.70 and 287,825.80 is: 431,738.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536,657.80 : 804,986.70 = 287,825.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536,657.80/804,986.70 = 287,825.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536,657.80x = 804,986.70 × 287,825.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536,657.80x = 231,695,940,916.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,695,940,916.86/536,657.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,738.70

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