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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,157.20, 395,422.30 and 280,785.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,157.20, 395,422.30 and 280,785.05 is: 386,647.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,157.20 : 395,422.30 = 280,785.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,157.20/395,422.30 = 280,785.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,157.20x = 395,422.30 × 280,785.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,157.20x = 111,028,671,057.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,028,671,057.49/287,157.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386,647.70

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