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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,670.80, 433,006.20 and 272,341.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,670.80, 433,006.20 and 272,341.20 is: 408,511.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,670.80 : 433,006.20 = 272,341.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,670.80/433,006.20 = 272,341.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,670.80x = 433,006.20 × 272,341.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,670.80x = 117,925,428,115.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,925,428,115.44/288,670.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408,511.80

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