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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,627.23, 971,655.90 and 287,748.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,627.23, 971,655.90 and 287,748.01 is: 431,717.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,627.23 : 971,655.90 = 287,748.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,627.23/971,655.90 = 287,748.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,627.23x = 971,655.90 × 287,748.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,627.23x = 279,592,051,629.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,592,051,629.76/647,627.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,717.57

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