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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,645.60, 431,079.60 and 254,208.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,645.60, 431,079.60 and 254,208.80 is: 380,969.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,645.60 : 431,079.60 = 254,208.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,645.60/431,079.60 = 254,208.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,645.60x = 431,079.60 × 254,208.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,645.60x = 109,584,227,820.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,584,227,820.48/287,645.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,969.60

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