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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,410.89, 429,560.97 and 272,185.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,410.89, 429,560.97 and 272,185.82 is: 408,226.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,410.89 : 429,560.97 = 272,185.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,410.89/429,560.97 = 272,185.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,410.89x = 429,560.97 × 272,185.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,410.89x = 116,920,404,832.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,920,404,832.84/286,410.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408,226.12

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