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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,946.80, 545,920.20 and 287,839.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,946.80, 545,920.20 and 287,839.20 is: 431,758.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,946.80 : 545,920.20 = 287,839.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,946.80/545,920.20 = 287,839.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,946.80x = 545,920.20 × 287,839.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,946.80x = 157,137,233,631.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,137,233,631.84/363,946.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,758.80

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