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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,947.80, 545,921.70 and 287,840.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,947.80, 545,921.70 and 287,840.20 is: 431,760.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,947.80 : 545,921.70 = 287,840.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,947.80/545,921.70 = 287,840.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,947.80x = 545,921.70 × 287,840.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,947.80x = 157,138,211,312.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,138,211,312.34/363,947.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,760.30

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