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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,056.88, 593,412.06 and 248,785.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,056.88, 593,412.06 and 248,785.67 is: 343,285.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,056.88 : 593,412.06 = 248,785.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,056.88/593,412.06 = 248,785.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,056.88x = 593,412.06 × 248,785.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,056.88x = 147,632,418,416.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,632,418,416.71/430,056.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,285.80

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