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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,440.80, 431,161.20 and 282,775.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,440.80, 431,161.20 and 282,775.20 is: 424,162.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,440.80 : 431,161.20 = 282,775.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,440.80/431,161.20 = 282,775.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,440.80x = 431,161.20 × 282,775.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,440.80x = 121,921,694,562.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,921,694,562.24/287,440.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424,162.80

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