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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,726.20, 430,089.30 and 269,230.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,726.20, 430,089.30 and 269,230.20 is: 403,845.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,726.20 : 430,089.30 = 269,230.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,726.20/430,089.30 = 269,230.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,726.20x = 430,089.30 × 269,230.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,726.20x = 115,793,028,256.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,793,028,256.86/286,726.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,845.30

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