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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,568.70, 431,353.05 and 264,823.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,568.70, 431,353.05 and 264,823.90 is: 397,235.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,568.70 : 431,353.05 = 264,823.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,568.70/431,353.05 = 264,823.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,568.70x = 431,353.05 × 264,823.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,568.70x = 114,232,596,977.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,232,596,977.90/287,568.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,235.85

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