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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,768.40, 431,652.60 and 271,438.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,768.40, 431,652.60 and 271,438.80 is: 407,158.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,768.40 : 431,652.60 = 271,438.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,768.40/431,652.60 = 271,438.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,768.40x = 431,652.60 × 271,438.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,768.40x = 117,167,263,760.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,167,263,760.88/287,768.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407,158.20

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