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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624,578.06, 936,726.93 and 287,294.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624,578.06, 936,726.93 and 287,294.78 is: 430,877.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624,578.06 : 936,726.93 = 287,294.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624,578.06/936,726.93 = 287,294.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624,578.06x = 936,726.93 × 287,294.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624,578.06x = 269,116,752,590.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,116,752,590.79/624,578.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430,877.69

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