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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,551.70, 431,327.55 and 203,570.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,551.70, 431,327.55 and 203,570.90 is: 305,356.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,551.70 : 431,327.55 = 203,570.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,551.70/431,327.55 = 203,570.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,551.70x = 431,327.55 × 203,570.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,551.70x = 87,805,737,548.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,805,737,548.30/287,551.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,356.35

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