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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624,582.93, 936,734.24 and 287,299.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624,582.93, 936,734.24 and 287,299.65 is: 430,885.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624,582.93 : 936,734.24 = 287,299.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624,582.93/936,734.24 = 287,299.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624,582.93x = 936,734.24 × 287,299.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624,582.93x = 269,123,417,858.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,123,417,858.52/624,582.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430,885.00

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