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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,441.06, 431,543.09 and 245,590.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,441.06, 431,543.09 and 245,590.08 is: 368,711.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,441.06 : 431,543.09 = 245,590.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,441.06/431,543.09 = 245,590.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,441.06x = 431,543.09 × 245,590.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,441.06x = 105,982,700,992.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,982,700,992.24/287,441.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,711.08

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