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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,005.80, 431,490.30 and 246,533.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,005.80, 431,490.30 and 246,533.80 is: 369,356.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,005.80 : 431,490.30 = 246,533.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,005.80/431,490.30 = 246,533.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,005.80x = 431,490.30 × 246,533.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,005.80x = 106,376,943,322.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,376,943,322.14/288,005.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,356.95

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