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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331,202.30, 496,803.45 and 287,462.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331,202.30, 496,803.45 and 287,462.30 is: 431,193.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331,202.30 : 496,803.45 = 287,462.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331,202.30/496,803.45 = 287,462.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331,202.30x = 496,803.45 × 287,462.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331,202.30x = 142,812,262,384.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,812,262,384.94/331,202.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,193.45

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