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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,998.40, 430,497.60 and 252,006.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,998.40, 430,497.60 and 252,006.40 is: 378,009.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,998.40 : 430,497.60 = 252,006.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,998.40/430,497.60 = 252,006.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,998.40x = 430,497.60 × 252,006.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,998.40x = 108,488,150,384.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,488,150,384.64/286,998.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378,009.60

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