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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,595.30, 431,392.95 and 267,912.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,595.30, 431,392.95 and 267,912.30 is: 401,868.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,595.30 : 431,392.95 = 267,912.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,595.30/431,392.95 = 267,912.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,595.30x = 431,392.95 × 267,912.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,595.30x = 115,575,477,438.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,575,477,438.29/287,595.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401,868.45

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