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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624,581.06, 936,731.43 and 287,297.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624,581.06, 936,731.43 and 287,297.78 is: 430,882.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624,581.06 : 936,731.43 = 287,297.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624,581.06/936,731.43 = 287,297.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624,581.06x = 936,731.43 × 287,297.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624,581.06x = 269,120,855,611.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,120,855,611.57/624,581.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430,882.19

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