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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,386.13, 431,460.70 and 245,535.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,386.13, 431,460.70 and 245,535.05 is: 368,628.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,386.13 : 431,460.70 = 245,535.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,386.13/431,460.70 = 245,535.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,386.13x = 431,460.70 × 245,535.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,386.13x = 105,938,724,547.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,938,724,547.54/287,386.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,628.52

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