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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,058.30, 431,569.05 and 246,586.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,058.30, 431,569.05 and 246,586.30 is: 369,435.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,058.30 : 431,569.05 = 246,586.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,058.30/431,569.05 = 246,586.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,058.30x = 431,569.05 × 246,586.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,058.30x = 106,419,015,234.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,419,015,234.02/288,058.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,435.68

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