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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642,788.16, 963,793.32 and 287,736

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642,788.16, 963,793.32 and 287,736 is: 431,429.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642,788.16 : 963,793.32 = 287,736 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642,788.16/963,793.32 = 287,736/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642,788.16x = 963,793.32 × 287,736
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642,788.16x = 277,318,034,723.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,318,034,723.52/642,788.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,429.90

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