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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,448.80, 431,173.20 and 282,783.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,448.80, 431,173.20 and 282,783.20 is: 424,174.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,448.80 : 431,173.20 = 282,783.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,448.80/431,173.20 = 282,783.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,448.80x = 431,173.20 × 282,783.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,448.80x = 121,928,537,250.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,928,537,250.24/287,448.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424,174.80

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