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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,768.80, 431,653.20 and 271,439.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,768.80, 431,653.20 and 271,439.20 is: 407,158.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,768.80 : 431,653.20 = 271,439.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,768.80/431,653.20 = 271,439.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,768.80x = 431,653.20 × 271,439.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,768.80x = 117,167,599,285.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,167,599,285.44/287,768.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407,158.80

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