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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,769.20, 431,653.80 and 270,258.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,769.20, 431,653.80 and 270,258.80 is: 405,388.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,769.20 : 431,653.80 = 270,258.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,769.20/431,653.80 = 270,258.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,769.20x = 431,653.80 × 270,258.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,769.20x = 116,658,238,003.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,658,238,003.44/287,769.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405,388.20

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