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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,876.58, 397,430.28 and 202,098.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,876.58, 397,430.28 and 202,098.78 is: 279,009.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,876.58 : 397,430.28 = 202,098.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,876.58/397,430.28 = 202,098.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,876.58x = 397,430.28 × 202,098.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,876.58x = 80,320,174,723.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,320,174,723.06/287,876.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,009.06

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