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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625,695.86, 938,543.76 and 288,636.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625,695.86, 938,543.76 and 288,636.78 is: 432,955.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625,695.86 : 938,543.76 = 288,636.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625,695.86/938,543.76 = 288,636.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625,695.86x = 938,543.76 × 288,636.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625,695.86x = 270,898,248,775.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,898,248,775.49/625,695.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432,955.16

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