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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,947.27, 431,584.69 and 216,640.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,947.27, 431,584.69 and 216,640.89 is: 324,708.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,947.27 : 431,584.69 = 216,640.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,947.27/431,584.69 = 216,640.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,947.27x = 431,584.69 × 216,640.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,947.27x = 93,498,891,351.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,498,891,351.97/287,947.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,708.38

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