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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,996.20, 431,994.30 and 278,319.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,996.20, 431,994.30 and 278,319.40 is: 417,479.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,996.20 : 431,994.30 = 278,319.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,996.20/431,994.30 = 278,319.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,996.20x = 431,994.30 × 278,319.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,996.20x = 120,232,394,379.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,232,394,379.42/287,996.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417,479.10

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