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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,855.60, 431,394.60 and 254,418.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,855.60, 431,394.60 and 254,418.80 is: 381,284.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,855.60 : 431,394.60 = 254,418.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,855.60/431,394.60 = 254,418.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,855.60x = 431,394.60 × 254,418.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,855.60x = 109,754,896,458.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,754,896,458.48/287,855.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,284.56

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