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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540,426.33, 810,803.52 and 287,663.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540,426.33, 810,803.52 and 287,663.81 is: 431,583.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540,426.33 : 810,803.52 = 287,663.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540,426.33/810,803.52 = 287,663.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540,426.33x = 810,803.52 × 287,663.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540,426.33x = 233,238,825,670.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,238,825,670.59/540,426.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,583.02

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