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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642,776.16, 963,775.32 and 287,724

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642,776.16, 963,775.32 and 287,724 is: 431,411.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642,776.16 : 963,775.32 = 287,724 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642,776.16/963,775.32 = 287,724/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642,776.16x = 963,775.32 × 287,724
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642,776.16x = 277,301,290,171.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,301,290,171.68/642,776.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,411.91

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