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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,997.60, 431,996.40 and 267,002.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,997.60, 431,996.40 and 267,002.40 is: 400,503.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,997.60 : 431,996.40 = 267,002.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,997.60/431,996.40 = 267,002.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,997.60x = 431,996.40 × 267,002.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,997.60x = 115,344,075,591.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,344,075,591.36/287,997.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400,503.60

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