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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,614.68, 943,174.50 and 287,219.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,614.68, 943,174.50 and 287,219.90 is: 430,945.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,614.68 : 943,174.50 = 287,219.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,614.68/943,174.50 = 287,219.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,614.68x = 943,174.50 × 287,219.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,614.68x = 270,898,485,572.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,898,485,572.55/628,614.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430,945.21

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