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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,723.70, 430,085.55 and 269,227.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,723.70, 430,085.55 and 269,227.70 is: 403,841.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,723.70 : 430,085.55 = 269,227.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,723.70/430,085.55 = 269,227.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,723.70x = 430,085.55 × 269,227.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,723.70x = 115,790,943,429.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,790,943,429.74/286,723.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,841.55

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