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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,587.80, 431,381.70 and 259,594.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,587.80, 431,381.70 and 259,594.20 is: 389,391.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,587.80 : 431,381.70 = 259,594.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,587.80/431,381.70 = 259,594.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,587.80x = 431,381.70 × 259,594.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,587.80x = 111,984,187,306.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,984,187,306.14/287,587.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389,391.30

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