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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,906.40, 431,859.60 and 266,911.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,906.40, 431,859.60 and 266,911.20 is: 400,366.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,906.40 : 431,859.60 = 266,911.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,906.40/431,859.60 = 266,911.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,906.40x = 431,859.60 × 266,911.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,906.40x = 115,268,164,067.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,268,164,067.52/287,906.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400,366.80

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