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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,851.60, 432,295.80 and 278,520.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,851.60, 432,295.80 and 278,520.40 is: 418,282.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,851.60 : 432,295.80 = 278,520.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,851.60/432,295.80 = 278,520.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,851.60x = 432,295.80 × 278,520.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,851.60x = 120,403,199,134.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,403,199,134.32/287,851.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418,282.20

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