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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,630.60, 431,057.10 and 254,193.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,630.60, 431,057.10 and 254,193.80 is: 380,947.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,630.60 : 431,057.10 = 254,193.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,630.60/431,057.10 = 254,193.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,630.60x = 431,057.10 × 254,193.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,630.60x = 109,572,042,265.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,572,042,265.98/287,630.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,947.10

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