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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624,587.06, 936,740.43 and 287,303.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624,587.06, 936,740.43 and 287,303.78 is: 430,891.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624,587.06 : 936,740.43 = 287,303.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624,587.06/936,740.43 = 287,303.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624,587.06x = 936,740.43 × 287,303.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624,587.06x = 269,129,066,417.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,129,066,417.83/624,587.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430,891.20

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