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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,356.55, 485,820.08 and 287,086.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,356.55, 485,820.08 and 287,086.88 is: 428,676.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,356.55 : 485,820.08 = 287,086.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,356.55/485,820.08 = 287,086.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,356.55x = 485,820.08 × 287,086.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,356.55x = 139,472,571,864.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,472,571,864.24/325,356.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428,676.09

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