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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625,691.01, 938,536.50 and 288,631.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625,691.01, 938,536.50 and 288,631.94 is: 432,947.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625,691.01 : 938,536.50 = 288,631.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625,691.01/938,536.50 = 288,631.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625,691.01x = 938,536.50 × 288,631.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625,691.01x = 270,891,606,063.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,891,606,063.13/625,691.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432,947.90

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