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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,222.59, 431,391.21 and 246,718.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,222.59, 431,391.21 and 246,718.37 is: 371,850.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,222.59 : 431,391.21 = 246,718.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,222.59/431,391.21 = 246,718.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,222.59x = 431,391.21 × 246,718.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,222.59x = 106,432,136,231.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,432,136,231.62/286,222.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,850.93

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