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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,592.40, 431,388.60 and 182,875.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,592.40, 431,388.60 and 182,875.60 is: 274,313.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,592.40 : 431,388.60 = 182,875.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,592.40/431,388.60 = 182,875.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,592.40x = 431,388.60 × 182,875.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,592.40x = 78,890,449,058.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,890,449,058.16/287,592.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,313.40

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