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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,999.40, 431,999.10 and 183,282.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,999.40, 431,999.10 and 183,282.60 is: 274,923.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,999.40 : 431,999.10 = 183,282.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,999.40/431,999.10 = 183,282.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,999.40x = 431,999.10 × 183,282.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,999.40x = 79,177,918,245.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,177,918,245.66/287,999.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,923.90

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