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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310,439.58, 428,511.51 and 201,692.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310,439.58, 428,511.51 and 201,692.70 is: 278,404.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,439.58 : 428,511.51 = 201,692.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,439.58/428,511.51 = 201,692.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,439.58x = 428,511.51 × 201,692.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,439.58x = 86,427,643,432.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,427,643,432.98/310,439.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,404.07

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