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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,444.07, 431,547.60 and 245,593.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,444.07, 431,547.60 and 245,593.08 is: 368,715.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,444.07 : 431,547.60 = 245,593.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,444.07/431,547.60 = 245,593.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,444.07x = 431,547.60 × 245,593.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,444.07x = 105,985,104,250.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,985,104,250.61/287,444.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,715.57

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