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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,604.40, 431,406.60 and 217,620.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,604.40, 431,406.60 and 217,620.40 is: 326,430.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,604.40 : 431,406.60 = 217,620.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,604.40/431,406.60 = 217,620.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,604.40x = 431,406.60 × 217,620.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,604.40x = 93,882,876,854.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,882,876,854.64/287,604.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,430.60

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