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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,613.65, 397,624.25 and 215,869.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,613.65, 397,624.25 and 215,869.12 is: 298,437.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,613.65 : 397,624.25 = 215,869.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,613.65/397,624.25 = 215,869.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,613.65x = 397,624.25 × 215,869.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,613.65x = 85,834,796,483.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,834,796,483.77/287,613.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298,437.84

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