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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,150.07, 396,160.76 and 286,707.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,150.07, 396,160.76 and 286,707.21 is: 395,549.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,150.07 : 396,160.76 = 286,707.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,150.07/396,160.76 = 286,707.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,150.07x = 396,160.76 × 286,707.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,150.07x = 113,582,144,777.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,582,144,777.54/287,150.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395,549.77

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