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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,436.20, 431,154.30 and 284,671.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,436.20, 431,154.30 and 284,671.40 is: 427,007.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,436.20 : 431,154.30 = 284,671.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,436.20/431,154.30 = 284,671.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,436.20x = 431,154.30 × 284,671.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,436.20x = 122,737,298,197.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,737,298,197.02/287,436.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427,007.10

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