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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,662.60, 432,012.30 and 278,331.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,662.60, 432,012.30 and 278,331.40 is: 417,998.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,662.60 : 432,012.30 = 278,331.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,662.60/432,012.30 = 278,331.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,662.60x = 432,012.30 × 278,331.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,662.60x = 120,242,588,276.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,242,588,276.22/287,662.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417,998.68

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