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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,886.40, 430,329.60 and 207,628.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,886.40, 430,329.60 and 207,628.80 is: 311,443.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,886.40 : 430,329.60 = 207,628.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,886.40/430,329.60 = 207,628.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,886.40x = 430,329.60 × 207,628.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,886.40x = 89,348,818,452.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,348,818,452.48/286,886.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311,443.20

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