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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,567.20, 431,350.80 and 270,071.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,567.20, 431,350.80 and 270,071.20 is: 405,106.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,567.20 : 431,350.80 = 270,071.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,567.20/431,350.80 = 270,071.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,567.20x = 431,350.80 × 270,071.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,567.20x = 116,495,428,176.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,495,428,176.96/287,567.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405,106.80

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