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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,288.84, 430,601.94 and 248,629.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,288.84, 430,601.94 and 248,629.32 is: 342,824.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,288.84 : 430,601.94 = 248,629.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,288.84/430,601.94 = 248,629.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,288.84x = 430,601.94 × 248,629.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,288.84x = 107,060,267,532.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,060,267,532.88/312,288.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,824.51

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