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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,907.40, 431,861.10 and 266,912.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,907.40, 431,861.10 and 266,912.20 is: 400,368.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,907.40 : 431,861.10 = 266,912.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,907.40/431,861.10 = 266,912.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,907.40x = 431,861.10 × 266,912.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,907.40x = 115,268,996,295.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,268,996,295.42/287,907.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400,368.30

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