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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643,281.20, 964,921.80 and 288,987.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643,281.20, 964,921.80 and 288,987.20 is: 433,480.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643,281.20 : 964,921.80 = 288,987.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643,281.20/964,921.80 = 288,987.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643,281.20x = 964,921.80 × 288,987.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643,281.20x = 278,850,049,200.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,850,049,200.96/643,281.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433,480.80

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