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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,999.20, 431,998.80 and 261,755.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,999.20, 431,998.80 and 261,755.20 is: 392,632.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,999.20 : 431,998.80 = 261,755.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,999.20/431,998.80 = 261,755.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,999.20x = 431,998.80 × 261,755.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,999.20x = 113,077,932,293.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,077,932,293.76/287,999.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392,632.80

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