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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,047.70, 432,071.55 and 269,615.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,047.70, 432,071.55 and 269,615.70 is: 404,423.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,047.70 : 432,071.55 = 269,615.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,047.70/432,071.55 = 269,615.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,047.70x = 432,071.55 × 269,615.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,047.70x = 116,493,273,403.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,493,273,403.34/288,047.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404,423.55

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