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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,718.30, 431,577.45 and 259,724.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,718.30, 431,577.45 and 259,724.70 is: 389,587.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,718.30 : 431,577.45 = 259,724.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,718.30/431,577.45 = 259,724.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,718.30x = 431,577.45 × 259,724.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,718.30x = 112,091,323,728.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,091,323,728.02/287,718.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389,587.05

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