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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,273.60, 429,410.40 and 202,292.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,273.60, 429,410.40 and 202,292.80 is: 303,439.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,273.60 : 429,410.40 = 202,292.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,273.60/429,410.40 = 202,292.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,273.60x = 429,410.40 × 202,292.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,273.60x = 86,866,632,165.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,866,632,165.12/286,273.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303,439.20

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