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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604,184.15, 906,276.18 and 287,681.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604,184.15, 906,276.18 and 287,681.51 is: 431,522.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604,184.15 : 906,276.18 = 287,681.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604,184.15/906,276.18 = 287,681.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604,184.15x = 906,276.18 × 287,681.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604,184.15x = 260,718,899,939.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,718,899,939.43/604,184.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,522.24

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