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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,991.40, 431,987.10 and 218,007.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,991.40, 431,987.10 and 218,007.40 is: 327,011.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,991.40 : 431,987.10 = 218,007.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,991.40/431,987.10 = 218,007.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,991.40x = 431,987.10 × 218,007.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,991.40x = 94,176,384,504.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,176,384,504.54/287,991.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,011.10

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