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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,265.52, 593,755.92 and 248,952.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,265.52, 593,755.92 and 248,952.29 is: 343,548.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,265.52 : 593,755.92 = 248,952.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,265.52/593,755.92 = 248,952.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,265.52x = 593,755.92 × 248,952.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,265.52x = 147,816,893,016.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,816,893,016.28/430,265.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,548.08

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