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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,380.62, 593,997.32 and 249,061.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,380.62, 593,997.32 and 249,061.31 is: 343,746.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,380.62 : 593,997.32 = 249,061.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,380.62/593,997.32 = 249,061.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,380.62x = 593,997.32 × 249,061.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,380.62x = 147,941,748,308.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,941,748,308.36/430,380.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,746.31

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