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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,996.80, 431,995.20 and 247,907.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,996.80, 431,995.20 and 247,907.20 is: 371,860.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,996.80 : 431,995.20 = 247,907.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,996.80/431,995.20 = 247,907.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,996.80x = 431,995.20 × 247,907.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,996.80x = 107,094,720,445.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,094,720,445.44/287,996.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,860.80

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