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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,870.40, 431,805.60 and 266,875.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,870.40, 431,805.60 and 266,875.20 is: 400,312.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,870.40 : 431,805.60 = 266,875.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,870.40/431,805.60 = 266,875.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,870.40x = 431,805.60 × 266,875.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,870.40x = 115,238,205,861.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,238,205,861.12/287,870.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400,312.80

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