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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,056.46, 396,070.32 and 241,290.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,056.46, 396,070.32 and 241,290.06 is: 332,923.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,056.46 : 396,070.32 = 241,290.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,056.46/396,070.32 = 241,290.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,056.46x = 396,070.32 × 241,290.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,056.46x = 95,567,828,660.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,567,828,660.71/287,056.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,923.46

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