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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,669.17, 594,297.81 and 249,368.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,669.17, 594,297.81 and 249,368.22 is: 344,113.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,669.17 : 594,297.81 = 249,368.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,669.17/594,297.81 = 249,368.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,669.17x = 594,297.81 × 249,368.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,669.17x = 148,198,987,029.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,198,987,029.60/430,669.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,113.29

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