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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,678.38, 427,598.75 and 248,941.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,678.38, 427,598.75 and 248,941.70 is: 371,312.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,678.38 : 427,598.75 = 248,941.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,678.38/427,598.75 = 248,941.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,678.38x = 427,598.75 × 248,941.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,678.38x = 106,447,158,227.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,447,158,227.24/286,678.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,312.12

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