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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,975.88, 475,909.38 and 249,331.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,975.88, 475,909.38 and 249,331.08 is: 343,963.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,975.88 : 475,909.38 = 249,331.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,975.88/475,909.38 = 249,331.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,975.88x = 475,909.38 × 249,331.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,975.88x = 118,658,999,697.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,658,999,697.53/344,975.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,963.18

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