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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,016.40, 430,524.60 and 252,024.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,016.40, 430,524.60 and 252,024.40 is: 378,036.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,016.40 : 430,524.60 = 252,024.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,016.40/430,524.60 = 252,024.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,016.40x = 430,524.60 × 252,024.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,016.40x = 108,502,704,000.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,502,704,000.24/287,016.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378,036.60

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