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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,230.63, 401,744.13 and 200,428.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,230.63, 401,744.13 and 200,428.95 is: 276,485.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,230.63 : 401,744.13 = 200,428.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,230.63/401,744.13 = 200,428.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,230.63x = 401,744.13 × 200,428.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,230.63x = 80,521,154,144.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,521,154,144.56/291,230.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,485.87

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