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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,577.40, 431,366.10 and 182,860.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,577.40, 431,366.10 and 182,860.60 is: 274,290.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,577.40 : 431,366.10 = 182,860.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,577.40/431,366.10 = 182,860.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,577.40x = 431,366.10 × 182,860.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,577.40x = 78,879,863,865.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,879,863,865.66/287,577.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,290.90

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