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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,588.30, 431,382.45 and 267,905.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,588.30, 431,382.45 and 267,905.30 is: 401,857.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,588.30 : 431,382.45 = 267,905.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,588.30/431,382.45 = 267,905.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,588.30x = 431,382.45 × 267,905.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,588.30x = 115,569,644,681.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,569,644,681.99/287,588.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401,857.95

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