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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,946.40, 431,919.60 and 217,962.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,946.40, 431,919.60 and 217,962.40 is: 326,943.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,946.40 : 431,919.60 = 217,962.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,946.40/431,919.60 = 217,962.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,946.40x = 431,919.60 × 217,962.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,946.40x = 94,142,232,623.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,142,232,623.04/287,946.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,943.60

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