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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,997.60, 431,996.40 and 228,511.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,997.60, 431,996.40 and 228,511.20 is: 342,766.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,997.60 : 431,996.40 = 228,511.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,997.60/431,996.40 = 228,511.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,997.60x = 431,996.40 × 228,511.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,997.60x = 98,716,015,759.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,716,015,759.68/287,997.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,766.80

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