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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,645.10, 431,986.05 and 278,313.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,645.10, 431,986.05 and 278,313.90 is: 417,972.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,645.10 : 431,986.05 = 278,313.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,645.10/431,986.05 = 278,313.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,645.10x = 431,986.05 × 278,313.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,645.10x = 120,227,722,321.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,227,722,321.10/287,645.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417,972.43

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