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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,005.20, 432,007.80 and 261,761.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,005.20, 432,007.80 and 261,761.20 is: 392,641.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,005.20 : 432,007.80 = 261,761.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,005.20/432,007.80 = 261,761.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,005.20x = 432,007.80 × 261,761.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,005.20x = 113,082,880,137.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,082,880,137.36/288,005.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392,641.80

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