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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,457.80, 543,686.70 and 287,808.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,457.80, 543,686.70 and 287,808.20 is: 431,712.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,457.80 : 543,686.70 = 287,808.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,457.80/543,686.70 = 287,808.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,457.80x = 543,686.70 × 287,808.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,457.80x = 156,477,490,490.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,477,490,490.94/362,457.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,712.30

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