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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,815.60, 430,223.40 and 275,929.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,815.60, 430,223.40 and 275,929.20 is: 413,893.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,815.60 : 430,223.40 = 275,929.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,815.60/430,223.40 = 275,929.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,815.60x = 430,223.40 × 275,929.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,815.60x = 118,711,198,583.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,711,198,583.28/286,815.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413,893.80

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