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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,909.30, 432,845.55 and 247,437.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,909.30, 432,845.55 and 247,437.30 is: 370,711.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,909.30 : 432,845.55 = 247,437.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,909.30/432,845.55 = 247,437.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,909.30x = 432,845.55 × 247,437.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,909.30x = 107,102,134,209.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,102,134,209.02/288,909.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,711.96

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