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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,633.60, 431,061.60 and 254,196.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,633.60, 431,061.60 and 254,196.80 is: 380,951.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,633.60 : 431,061.60 = 254,196.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,633.60/431,061.60 = 254,196.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,633.60x = 431,061.60 × 254,196.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,633.60x = 109,574,479,322.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,574,479,322.88/287,633.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,951.60

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