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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,580.20, 431,370.30 and 264,835.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,580.20, 431,370.30 and 264,835.40 is: 397,253.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,580.20 : 431,370.30 = 264,835.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,580.20/431,370.30 = 264,835.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,580.20x = 431,370.30 × 264,835.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,580.20x = 114,242,125,948.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,242,125,948.62/287,580.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,253.10

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