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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576,768.08, 863,991.96 and 287,708.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576,768.08, 863,991.96 and 287,708.24 is: 430,983.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576,768.08 : 863,991.96 = 287,708.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576,768.08/863,991.96 = 287,708.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576,768.08x = 863,991.96 × 287,708.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576,768.08x = 248,577,606,185.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,577,606,185.75/576,768.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430,983.64

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