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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,465.71, 393,829.43 and 276,691.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,465.71, 393,829.43 and 276,691.48 is: 379,068.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,465.71 : 393,829.43 = 276,691.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,465.71/393,829.43 = 276,691.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,465.71x = 393,829.43 × 276,691.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,465.71x = 108,969,248,685.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,969,248,685.62/287,465.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,068.69

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