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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,437.80, 431,156.70 and 259,444.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,437.80, 431,156.70 and 259,444.20 is: 389,166.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,437.80 : 431,156.70 = 259,444.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,437.80/431,156.70 = 259,444.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,437.80x = 431,156.70 × 259,444.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,437.80x = 111,861,105,106.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,861,105,106.14/287,437.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389,166.30

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