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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604,158.40, 905,200.80 and 287,934.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604,158.40, 905,200.80 and 287,934.40 is: 431,407.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604,158.40 : 905,200.80 = 287,934.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604,158.40/905,200.80 = 287,934.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604,158.40x = 905,200.80 × 287,934.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604,158.40x = 260,638,449,227.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,638,449,227.52/604,158.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,407.47

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