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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,384.63, 431,458.45 and 245,533.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,384.63, 431,458.45 and 245,533.55 is: 368,626.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,384.63 : 431,458.45 = 245,533.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,384.63/431,458.45 = 245,533.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,384.63x = 431,458.45 × 245,533.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,384.63x = 105,937,522,134.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,937,522,134.87/287,384.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,626.27

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