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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,235.80, 543,353.70 and 287,586.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,235.80, 543,353.70 and 287,586.20 is: 431,379.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,235.80 : 543,353.70 = 287,586.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,235.80/543,353.70 = 287,586.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,235.80x = 543,353.70 × 287,586.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,235.80x = 156,261,025,838.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,261,025,838.94/362,235.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,379.30

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