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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,237.27, 431,413.34 and 246,733.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,237.27, 431,413.34 and 246,733.06 is: 371,873.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,237.27 : 431,413.34 = 246,733.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,237.27/431,413.34 = 246,733.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,237.27x = 431,413.34 × 246,733.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,237.27x = 106,443,933,503.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,443,933,503.02/286,237.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,873.08

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