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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,220.64, 431,445.12 and 245,705.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,220.64, 431,445.12 and 245,705.36 is: 367,802.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,220.64 : 431,445.12 = 245,705.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,220.64/431,445.12 = 245,705.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,220.64x = 431,445.12 × 245,705.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,220.64x = 106,008,378,529.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,008,378,529.84/288,220.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,802.87

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