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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,802.60, 431,703.90 and 235,271.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,802.60, 431,703.90 and 235,271.40 is: 352,907.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,802.60 : 431,703.90 = 235,271.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,802.60/431,703.90 = 235,271.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,802.60x = 431,703.90 × 235,271.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,802.60x = 101,567,580,938.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,567,580,938.46/287,802.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,907.10

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