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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,684.67, 427,608.27 and 248,947.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,684.67, 427,608.27 and 248,947.99 is: 371,321.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,684.67 : 427,608.27 = 248,947.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,684.67/427,608.27 = 248,947.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,684.67x = 427,608.27 × 248,947.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,684.67x = 106,452,218,254.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,452,218,254.86/286,684.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,321.62

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