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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,159.01, 593,552.91 and 248,887.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,159.01, 593,552.91 and 248,887.86 is: 343,426.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,159.01 : 593,552.91 = 248,887.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,159.01/593,552.91 = 248,887.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,159.01x = 593,552.91 × 248,887.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,159.01x = 147,728,112,274.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,728,112,274.18/430,159.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,426.76

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