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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,462.30, 431,193.45 and 282,796.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,462.30, 431,193.45 and 282,796.70 is: 424,195.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,462.30 : 431,193.45 = 282,796.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,462.30/431,193.45 = 282,796.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,462.30x = 431,193.45 × 282,796.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,462.30x = 121,940,084,721.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,940,084,721.62/287,462.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424,195.05

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