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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,648.80, 543,973.20 and 287,999.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,648.80, 543,973.20 and 287,999.20 is: 431,998.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,648.80 : 543,973.20 = 287,999.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,648.80/543,973.20 = 287,999.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,648.80x = 543,973.20 × 287,999.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,648.80x = 156,663,846,421.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,663,846,421.44/362,648.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,998.80

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