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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,441.20, 431,161.80 and 274,538.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,441.20, 431,161.80 and 274,538.80 is: 411,808.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,441.20 : 431,161.80 = 274,538.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,441.20/431,161.80 = 274,538.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,441.20x = 431,161.80 × 274,538.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,441.20x = 118,370,643,177.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,370,643,177.84/287,441.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411,808.20

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