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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,801.80, 437,702.70 and 287,865.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,801.80, 437,702.70 and 287,865.20 is: 431,797.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,801.80 : 437,702.70 = 287,865.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,801.80/437,702.70 = 287,865.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,801.80x = 437,702.70 × 287,865.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,801.80x = 125,999,375,276.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,999,375,276.04/291,801.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,797.80

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