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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,389.60, 430,043.40 and 227,713.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,389.60, 430,043.40 and 227,713.20 is: 341,934.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,389.60 : 430,043.40 = 227,713.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,389.60/430,043.40 = 227,713.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,389.60x = 430,043.40 × 227,713.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,389.60x = 97,926,558,752.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,926,558,752.88/286,389.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,934.76

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