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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,985.60, 431,628.18 and 203,770.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,985.60, 431,628.18 and 203,770.03 is: 305,407.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,985.60 : 431,628.18 = 203,770.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,985.60/431,628.18 = 203,770.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,985.60x = 431,628.18 × 203,770.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,985.60x = 87,952,887,187.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,952,887,187.45/287,985.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,407.24

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