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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,577.20, 431,365.80 and 264,832.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,577.20, 431,365.80 and 264,832.40 is: 397,248.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,577.20 : 431,365.80 = 264,832.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,577.20/431,365.80 = 264,832.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,577.20x = 431,365.80 × 264,832.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,577.20x = 114,239,640,091.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,239,640,091.92/287,577.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,248.60

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