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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,859.60, 432,307.80 and 278,528.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,859.60, 432,307.80 and 278,528.40 is: 418,294.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,859.60 : 432,307.80 = 278,528.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,859.60/432,307.80 = 278,528.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,859.60x = 432,307.80 × 278,528.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,859.60x = 120,409,999,841.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,409,999,841.52/287,859.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418,294.20

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