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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,483.52, 534,986.64 and 287,199.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,483.52, 534,986.64 and 287,199.36 is: 431,009.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,483.52 : 534,986.64 = 287,199.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,483.52/534,986.64 = 287,199.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,483.52x = 534,986.64 × 287,199.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,483.52x = 153,647,820,616.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,647,820,616.55/356,483.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,009.60

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