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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,607.58, 594,229.14 and 249,327.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,607.58, 594,229.14 and 249,327.42 is: 344,066.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,607.58 : 594,229.14 = 249,327.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,607.58/594,229.14 = 249,327.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,607.58x = 594,229.14 × 249,327.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,607.58x = 148,157,618,365.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,157,618,365.02/430,607.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,066.44

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