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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,722.70, 430,084.05 and 269,226.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,722.70, 430,084.05 and 269,226.70 is: 403,840.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,722.70 : 430,084.05 = 269,226.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,722.70/430,084.05 = 269,226.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,722.70x = 430,084.05 × 269,226.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,722.70x = 115,790,109,504.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,790,109,504.14/286,722.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,840.05

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