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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,207.77, 977,853.35 and 287,296.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,207.77, 977,853.35 and 287,296.25 is: 430,742.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,207.77 : 977,853.35 = 287,296.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,207.77/977,853.35 = 287,296.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,207.77x = 977,853.35 × 287,296.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,207.77x = 280,933,596,333.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,933,596,333.91/652,207.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430,742.49

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