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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,055.44, 593,554.08 and 248,742.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,055.44, 593,554.08 and 248,742.16 is: 343,309.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,055.44 : 593,554.08 = 248,742.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,055.44/593,554.08 = 248,742.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,055.44x = 593,554.08 × 248,742.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,055.44x = 147,641,923,936.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,641,923,936.01/430,055.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,309.05

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