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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,153.56, 593,443.91 and 246,293.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,153.56, 593,443.91 and 246,293.88 is: 339,789.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,153.56 : 593,443.91 = 246,293.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,153.56/593,443.91 = 246,293.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,153.56x = 593,443.91 × 246,293.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,153.56x = 146,161,601,854.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,161,601,854.46/430,153.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,789.36

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