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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,577.20, 431,452.20 and 204,633.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,577.20, 431,452.20 and 204,633.20 is: 307,011.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,577.20 : 431,452.20 = 204,633.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,577.20/431,452.20 = 204,633.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,577.20x = 431,452.20 × 204,633.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,577.20x = 88,289,444,333.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,289,444,333.04/287,577.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307,011.28

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