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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,210.60, 432,315.90 and 270,714.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,210.60, 432,315.90 and 270,714.60 is: 406,071.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,210.60 : 432,315.90 = 270,714.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,210.60/432,315.90 = 270,714.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,210.60x = 432,315.90 × 270,714.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,210.60x = 117,034,225,942.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,034,225,942.14/288,210.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406,071.90

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