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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572,414.52, 858,640.05 and 287,949.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572,414.52, 858,640.05 and 287,949.60 is: 431,933.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572,414.52 : 858,640.05 = 287,949.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572,414.52/858,640.05 = 287,949.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572,414.52x = 858,640.05 × 287,949.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572,414.52x = 247,245,058,941.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,245,058,941.48/572,414.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,933.59

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