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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624,582.43, 936,733.49 and 287,299.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624,582.43, 936,733.49 and 287,299.15 is: 430,884.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624,582.43 : 936,733.49 = 287,299.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624,582.43/936,733.49 = 287,299.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624,582.43x = 936,733.49 × 287,299.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624,582.43x = 269,122,735,453.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,122,735,453.53/624,582.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430,884.26

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