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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,667.40, 430,001.10 and 247,301.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,667.40, 430,001.10 and 247,301.40 is: 370,952.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,667.40 : 430,001.10 = 247,301.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,667.40/430,001.10 = 247,301.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,667.40x = 430,001.10 × 247,301.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,667.40x = 106,339,874,031.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,339,874,031.54/286,667.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,952.10

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