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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642,159.82, 963,538.62 and 287,413.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642,159.82, 963,538.62 and 287,413.84 is: 431,254.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642,159.82 : 963,538.62 = 287,413.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642,159.82/963,538.62 = 287,413.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642,159.82x = 963,538.62 × 287,413.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642,159.82x = 276,934,334,762.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,934,334,762.50/642,159.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,254.54

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