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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,727.84, 430,435.20 and 248,703.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,727.84, 430,435.20 and 248,703.84 is: 372,056.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,727.84 : 430,435.20 = 248,703.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,727.84/430,435.20 = 248,703.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,727.84x = 430,435.20 × 248,703.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,727.84x = 107,050,887,111.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,050,887,111.17/287,727.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,056.06

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