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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624,582.06, 936,732.93 and 287,298.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624,582.06, 936,732.93 and 287,298.78 is: 430,883.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624,582.06 : 936,732.93 = 287,298.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624,582.06/936,732.93 = 287,298.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624,582.06x = 936,732.93 × 287,298.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624,582.06x = 269,122,227,974.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,122,227,974.83/624,582.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430,883.70

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