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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,765.20, 431,647.80 and 270,254.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,765.20, 431,647.80 and 270,254.80 is: 405,382.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,765.20 : 431,647.80 = 270,254.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,765.20/431,647.80 = 270,254.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,765.20x = 431,647.80 × 270,254.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,765.20x = 116,654,889,859.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,654,889,859.44/287,765.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405,382.20

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