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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,003.70, 432,005.55 and 286,254.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,003.70, 432,005.55 and 286,254.10 is: 429,381.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,003.70 : 432,005.55 = 286,254.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,003.70/432,005.55 = 286,254.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,003.70x = 432,005.55 × 286,254.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,003.70x = 123,663,359,910.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,663,359,910.26/288,003.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429,381.15

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