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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,298.88, 593,856 and 246,561.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,298.88, 593,856 and 246,561.78 is: 340,280.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,298.88 : 593,856 = 246,561.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,298.88/593,856 = 246,561.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,298.88x = 593,856 × 246,561.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,298.88x = 146,422,192,423.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,422,192,423.68/430,298.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,280.21

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