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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604,184.81, 906,277.28 and 287,682.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604,184.81, 906,277.28 and 287,682.17 is: 431,523.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604,184.81 : 906,277.28 = 287,682.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604,184.81/906,277.28 = 287,682.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604,184.81x = 906,277.28 × 287,682.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604,184.81x = 260,719,808,562.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,719,808,562.30/604,184.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,523.28

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