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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,003.70, 432,005.55 and 248,605.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,003.70, 432,005.55 and 248,605.30 is: 372,907.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,003.70 : 432,005.55 = 248,605.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,003.70/432,005.55 = 248,605.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,003.70x = 432,005.55 × 248,605.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,003.70x = 107,398,869,359.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,398,869,359.42/288,003.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,907.95

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