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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,042.80, 546,064.20 and 287,935.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,042.80, 546,064.20 and 287,935.20 is: 431,902.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,042.80 : 546,064.20 = 287,935.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,042.80/546,064.20 = 287,935.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,042.80x = 546,064.20 × 287,935.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,042.80x = 157,231,104,639.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,231,104,639.84/364,042.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,902.80

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