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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,730.01, 431,088.36 and 256,418.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,730.01, 431,088.36 and 256,418.25 is: 384,175.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,730.01 : 431,088.36 = 256,418.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,730.01/431,088.36 = 256,418.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,730.01x = 431,088.36 × 256,418.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,730.01x = 110,538,920,711.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,538,920,711.13/287,730.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,175.85

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