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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,673.69, 427,591.77 and 248,937.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,673.69, 427,591.77 and 248,937.01 is: 371,305.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,673.69 : 427,591.77 = 248,937.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,673.69/427,591.77 = 248,937.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,673.69x = 427,591.77 × 248,937.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,673.69x = 106,443,414,721.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,443,414,721.91/286,673.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,305.14

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