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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,435.20, 431,152.80 and 284,670.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,435.20, 431,152.80 and 284,670.40 is: 427,005.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,435.20 : 431,152.80 = 284,670.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,435.20/431,152.80 = 284,670.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,435.20x = 431,152.80 × 284,670.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,435.20x = 122,736,440,037.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,736,440,037.12/287,435.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427,005.60

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