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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,295.88, 593,851.86 and 246,558.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,295.88, 593,851.86 and 246,558.78 is: 340,276.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,295.88 : 593,851.86 = 246,558.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,295.88/593,851.86 = 246,558.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,295.88x = 593,851.86 × 246,558.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,295.88x = 146,419,390,102.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,419,390,102.33/430,295.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,276.07

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