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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,443.80, 543,665.70 and 287,794.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,443.80, 543,665.70 and 287,794.20 is: 431,691.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,443.80 : 543,665.70 = 287,794.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,443.80/543,665.70 = 287,794.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,443.80x = 543,665.70 × 287,794.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,443.80x = 156,463,835,198.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,463,835,198.94/362,443.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,691.30

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