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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,416.89, 429,569.97 and 272,191.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,416.89, 429,569.97 and 272,191.82 is: 408,235.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,416.89 : 429,569.97 = 272,191.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,416.89/429,569.97 = 272,191.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,416.89x = 429,569.97 × 272,191.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,416.89x = 116,925,429,803.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,925,429,803.80/286,416.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408,235.11

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