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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,599.80, 431,399.70 and 267,916.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,599.80, 431,399.70 and 267,916.80 is: 401,875.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,599.80 : 431,399.70 = 267,916.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,599.80/431,399.70 = 267,916.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,599.80x = 431,399.70 × 267,916.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,599.80x = 115,579,227,144.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,579,227,144.96/287,599.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401,875.20

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