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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,583.70, 431,375.55 and 264,838.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,583.70, 431,375.55 and 264,838.90 is: 397,258.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,583.70 : 431,375.55 = 264,838.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,583.70/431,375.55 = 264,838.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,583.70x = 431,375.55 × 264,838.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,583.70x = 114,245,026,148.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,245,026,148.90/287,583.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,258.35

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