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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,458.80, 431,188.20 and 282,793.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,458.80, 431,188.20 and 282,793.20 is: 424,189.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,458.80 : 431,188.20 = 282,793.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,458.80/431,188.20 = 282,793.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,458.80x = 431,188.20 × 282,793.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,458.80x = 121,937,090,880.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,937,090,880.24/287,458.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424,189.80

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