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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554,006.24, 830,713.92 and 287,498.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554,006.24, 830,713.92 and 287,498.40 is: 431,094.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554,006.24 : 830,713.92 = 287,498.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554,006.24/830,713.92 = 287,498.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554,006.24x = 830,713.92 × 287,498.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554,006.24x = 238,828,922,857.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,828,922,857.73/554,006.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,094.28

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