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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,631.60, 431,058.60 and 254,194.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,631.60, 431,058.60 and 254,194.80 is: 380,948.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,631.60 : 431,058.60 = 254,194.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,631.60/431,058.60 = 254,194.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,631.60x = 431,058.60 × 254,194.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,631.60x = 109,572,854,615.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,572,854,615.28/287,631.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,948.60

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