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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,787.24, 431,980.26 and 211,971.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,787.24, 431,980.26 and 211,971.38 is: 318,177.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,787.24 : 431,980.26 = 211,971.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,787.24/431,980.26 = 211,971.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,787.24x = 431,980.26 × 211,971.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,787.24x = 91,567,452,924.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,567,452,924.91/287,787.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318,177.60

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