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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,059.30, 431,570.55 and 246,587.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,059.30, 431,570.55 and 246,587.30 is: 369,437.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,059.30 : 431,570.55 = 246,587.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,059.30/431,570.55 = 246,587.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,059.30x = 431,570.55 × 246,587.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,059.30x = 106,419,816,684.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,419,816,684.02/288,059.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,437.18

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