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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,573.87, 431,361.11 and 287,158.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,573.87, 431,361.11 and 287,158.55 is: 430,738.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,573.87 : 431,361.11 = 287,158.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,573.87/431,361.11 = 287,158.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,573.87x = 431,361.11 × 287,158.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,573.87x = 123,869,027,281.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,869,027,281.39/287,573.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430,738.12

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