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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,573.20, 431,359.80 and 270,077.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,573.20, 431,359.80 and 270,077.20 is: 405,115.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,573.20 : 431,359.80 = 270,077.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,573.20/431,359.80 = 270,077.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,573.20x = 431,359.80 × 270,077.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,573.20x = 116,500,446,976.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,500,446,976.56/287,573.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405,115.80

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