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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,580.72, 594,214.44 and 249,275.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,580.72, 594,214.44 and 249,275.90 is: 344,008.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,580.72 : 594,214.44 = 249,275.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,580.72/594,214.44 = 249,275.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,580.72x = 594,214.44 × 249,275.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,580.72x = 148,123,339,324.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,123,339,324.00/430,580.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,008.29

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