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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,851.60, 431,388.60 and 254,414.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,851.60, 431,388.60 and 254,414.80 is: 381,278.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,851.60 : 431,388.60 = 254,414.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,851.60/431,388.60 = 254,414.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,851.60x = 431,388.60 × 254,414.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,851.60x = 109,751,644,391.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,751,644,391.28/287,851.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,278.56

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