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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,015.40, 430,523.10 and 252,023.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,015.40, 430,523.10 and 252,023.40 is: 378,035.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,015.40 : 430,523.10 = 252,023.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,015.40/430,523.10 = 252,023.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,015.40x = 430,523.10 × 252,023.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,015.40x = 108,501,895,440.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,501,895,440.54/287,015.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378,035.10

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