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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,935.34, 517,736.69 and 248,971.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,935.34, 517,736.69 and 248,971.49 is: 373,698.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,935.34 : 517,736.69 = 248,971.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,935.34/517,736.69 = 248,971.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,935.34x = 517,736.69 × 248,971.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,935.34x = 128,901,671,303.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,901,671,303.43/344,935.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,698.08

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