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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,739.60, 431,609.40 and 228,253.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,739.60, 431,609.40 and 228,253.20 is: 342,379.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,739.60 : 431,609.40 = 228,253.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,739.60/431,609.40 = 228,253.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,739.60x = 431,609.40 × 228,253.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,739.60x = 98,516,226,700.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,516,226,700.08/287,739.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,379.80

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