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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,440.70, 431,161.05 and 265,789.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,440.70, 431,161.05 and 265,789.40 is: 398,684.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,440.70 : 431,161.05 = 265,789.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,440.70/431,161.05 = 265,789.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,440.70x = 431,161.05 × 265,789.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,440.70x = 114,598,036,782.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,598,036,782.87/287,440.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398,684.10

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