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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,057.50, 593,412.92 and 248,786.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,057.50, 593,412.92 and 248,786.30 is: 343,286.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,057.50 : 593,412.92 = 248,786.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,057.50/593,412.92 = 248,786.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,057.50x = 593,412.92 × 248,786.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,057.50x = 147,633,003,877.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,633,003,877.43/430,057.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,286.66

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