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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,598.30, 431,397.45 and 271,268.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,598.30, 431,397.45 and 271,268.70 is: 406,903.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,598.30 : 431,397.45 = 271,268.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,598.30/431,397.45 = 271,268.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,598.30x = 431,397.45 × 271,268.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,598.30x = 117,024,625,444.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,024,625,444.82/287,598.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406,903.05

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