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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,847.60, 430,271.40 and 275,961.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,847.60, 430,271.40 and 275,961.20 is: 413,941.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,847.60 : 430,271.40 = 275,961.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,847.60/430,271.40 = 275,961.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,847.60x = 430,271.40 × 275,961.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,847.60x = 118,738,211,869.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,738,211,869.68/286,847.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413,941.80

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