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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,414.84, 431,555.87 and 270,110.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,414.84, 431,555.87 and 270,110.92 is: 402,771.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,414.84 : 431,555.87 = 270,110.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,414.84/431,555.87 = 270,110.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,414.84x = 431,555.87 × 270,110.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,414.84x = 116,567,953,077.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,567,953,077.10/289,414.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,771.17

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