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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,179.47, 396,430.20 and 204,446.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,179.47, 396,430.20 and 204,446.78 is: 282,223.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,179.47 : 396,430.20 = 204,446.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,179.47/396,430.20 = 204,446.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,179.47x = 396,430.20 × 204,446.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,179.47x = 81,048,878,875.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,048,878,875.83/287,179.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,223.79

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