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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,596.40, 431,394.60 and 182,879.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,596.40, 431,394.60 and 182,879.60 is: 274,319.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,596.40 : 431,394.60 = 182,879.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,596.40/431,394.60 = 182,879.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,596.40x = 431,394.60 × 182,879.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,596.40x = 78,893,271,890.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,893,271,890.16/287,596.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,319.40

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