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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290,055.30, 434,564.55 and 248,583.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290,055.30, 434,564.55 and 248,583.30 is: 372,430.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290,055.30 : 434,564.55 = 248,583.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290,055.30/434,564.55 = 248,583.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290,055.30x = 434,564.55 × 248,583.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290,055.30x = 108,025,489,902.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,025,489,902.02/290,055.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,430.67

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