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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642,800.16, 963,811.32 and 287,748

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642,800.16, 963,811.32 and 287,748 is: 431,447.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642,800.16 : 963,811.32 = 287,748 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642,800.16/963,811.32 = 287,748/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642,800.16x = 963,811.32 × 287,748
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642,800.16x = 277,334,779,707.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,334,779,707.36/642,800.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,447.90

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