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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,828.20, 430,964.70 and 225,620.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,828.20, 430,964.70 and 225,620.20 is: 337,820.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,828.20 : 430,964.70 = 225,620.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,828.20/430,964.70 = 225,620.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,828.20x = 430,964.70 × 225,620.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,828.20x = 97,234,341,806.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,234,341,806.94/287,828.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,820.76

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