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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,779.60, 430,169.40 and 275,893.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,779.60, 430,169.40 and 275,893.20 is: 413,839.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,779.60 : 430,169.40 = 275,893.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,779.60/430,169.40 = 275,893.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,779.60x = 430,169.40 × 275,893.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,779.60x = 118,680,812,308.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,680,812,308.08/286,779.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413,839.80

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