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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,487.20, 430,453.20 and 225,279.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,487.20, 430,453.20 and 225,279.20 is: 337,309.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,487.20 : 430,453.20 = 225,279.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,487.20/430,453.20 = 225,279.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,487.20x = 430,453.20 × 225,279.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,487.20x = 96,972,152,533.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,972,152,533.44/287,487.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,309.46

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