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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624,593.06, 936,749.43 and 287,309.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624,593.06, 936,749.43 and 287,309.78 is: 430,900.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624,593.06 : 936,749.43 = 287,309.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624,593.06/936,749.43 = 287,309.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624,593.06x = 936,749.43 × 287,309.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624,593.06x = 269,137,272,648.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,137,272,648.43/624,593.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430,900.20

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