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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,209.02, 977,855.22 and 287,297.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,209.02, 977,855.22 and 287,297.50 is: 430,744.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,209.02 : 977,855.22 = 287,297.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,209.02/977,855.22 = 287,297.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,209.02x = 977,855.22 × 287,297.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,209.02x = 280,935,360,067.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,935,360,067.95/652,209.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430,744.36

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