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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,719.40, 431,579.10 and 183,002.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,719.40, 431,579.10 and 183,002.60 is: 274,503.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,719.40 : 431,579.10 = 183,002.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,719.40/431,579.10 = 183,002.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,719.40x = 431,579.10 × 183,002.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,719.40x = 78,980,097,405.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,980,097,405.66/287,719.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,503.90

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