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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,388, 431,463.51 and 245,536.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,388, 431,463.51 and 245,536.92 is: 368,631.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,388 : 431,463.51 = 245,536.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,388/431,463.51 = 245,536.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,388x = 431,463.51 × 245,536.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,388x = 105,940,221,337.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,940,221,337.79/287,388
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,631.33

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