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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,589.30, 431,383.95 and 267,906.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,589.30, 431,383.95 and 267,906.30 is: 401,859.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,589.30 : 431,383.95 = 267,906.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,589.30/431,383.95 = 267,906.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,589.30x = 431,383.95 × 267,906.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,589.30x = 115,570,477,923.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,570,477,923.89/287,589.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401,859.45

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