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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331,206.80, 496,810.20 and 287,466.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331,206.80, 496,810.20 and 287,466.80 is: 431,200.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331,206.80 : 496,810.20 = 287,466.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331,206.80/496,810.20 = 287,466.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331,206.80x = 496,810.20 × 287,466.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331,206.80x = 142,816,438,401.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,816,438,401.36/331,206.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,200.20

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