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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,457.80, 431,186.70 and 282,792.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,457.80, 431,186.70 and 282,792.20 is: 424,188.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,457.80 : 431,186.70 = 282,792.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,457.80/431,186.70 = 282,792.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,457.80x = 431,186.70 × 282,792.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,457.80x = 121,936,235,503.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,936,235,503.74/287,457.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424,188.30

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