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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,725.20, 430,087.80 and 269,229.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,725.20, 430,087.80 and 269,229.20 is: 403,843.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,725.20 : 430,087.80 = 269,229.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,725.20/430,087.80 = 269,229.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,725.20x = 430,087.80 × 269,229.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,725.20x = 115,792,194,323.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,792,194,323.76/286,725.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,843.80

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