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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,613.68, 943,173 and 287,218.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,613.68, 943,173 and 287,218.90 is: 430,943.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,613.68 : 943,173 = 287,218.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,613.68/943,173 = 287,218.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,613.68x = 943,173 × 287,218.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,613.68x = 270,897,111,569.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,897,111,569.70/628,613.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430,943.71

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