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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,762.60, 431,643.90 and 228,276.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,762.60, 431,643.90 and 228,276.20 is: 342,414.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,762.60 : 431,643.90 = 228,276.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,762.60/431,643.90 = 228,276.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,762.60x = 431,643.90 × 228,276.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,762.60x = 98,534,029,245.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,534,029,245.18/287,762.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,414.30

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