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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,284.80, 430,945.92 and 234,580.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,284.80, 430,945.92 and 234,580.80 is: 351,886.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,284.80 : 430,945.92 = 234,580.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,284.80/430,945.92 = 234,580.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,284.80x = 430,945.92 × 234,580.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,284.80x = 101,091,638,670.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,091,638,670.34/287,284.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,886.49

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