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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,607.20, 431,497.20 and 204,663.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,607.20, 431,497.20 and 204,663.20 is: 307,056.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,607.20 : 431,497.20 = 204,663.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,607.20/431,497.20 = 204,663.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,607.20x = 431,497.20 × 204,663.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,607.20x = 88,311,597,743.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,311,597,743.04/287,607.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307,056.28

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