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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,812.60, 430,218.90 and 275,926.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,812.60, 430,218.90 and 275,926.20 is: 413,889.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,812.60 : 430,218.90 = 275,926.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,812.60/430,218.90 = 275,926.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,812.60x = 430,218.90 × 275,926.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,812.60x = 118,708,666,245.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,708,666,245.18/286,812.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413,889.30

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