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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,934.84, 517,735.94 and 248,970.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,934.84, 517,735.94 and 248,970.99 is: 373,697.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,934.84 : 517,735.94 = 248,970.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,934.84/517,735.94 = 248,970.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,934.84x = 517,735.94 × 248,970.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,934.84x = 128,901,229,540.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,901,229,540.38/344,934.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,697.33

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