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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624,554.34, 936,691.34 and 287,271.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624,554.34, 936,691.34 and 287,271.02 is: 430,842.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624,554.34 : 936,691.34 = 287,271.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624,554.34/936,691.34 = 287,271.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624,554.34x = 936,691.34 × 287,271.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624,554.34x = 269,084,276,666.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,084,276,666.97/624,554.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430,842.06

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