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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,021.80, 431,276.70 and 203,324.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,021.80, 431,276.70 and 203,324.60 is: 304,453.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,021.80 : 431,276.70 = 203,324.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,021.80/431,276.70 = 203,324.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,021.80x = 431,276.70 × 203,324.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,021.80x = 87,689,162,516.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,689,162,516.82/288,021.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,453.21

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