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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,143.20, 496,902.60 and 288,257.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,143.20, 496,902.60 and 288,257.40 is: 431,247.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,143.20 : 496,902.60 = 288,257.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,143.20/496,902.60 = 288,257.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,143.20x = 496,902.60 × 288,257.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,143.20x = 143,235,851,529.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,235,851,529.24/332,143.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,247.28

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