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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,271.20, 429,406.80 and 260,027.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,271.20, 429,406.80 and 260,027.20 is: 390,040.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,271.20 : 429,406.80 = 260,027.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,271.20/429,406.80 = 260,027.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,271.20x = 429,406.80 × 260,027.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,271.20x = 111,657,447,864.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,657,447,864.96/286,271.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390,040.80

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