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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,432.71, 594,048.32 and 246,737.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,432.71, 594,048.32 and 246,737.03 is: 340,526.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,432.71 : 594,048.32 = 246,737.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,432.71/594,048.32 = 246,737.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,432.71x = 594,048.32 × 246,737.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,432.71x = 146,573,713,949.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,573,713,949.36/430,432.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,526.43

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