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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,779.86, 594,531.97 and 247,090.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,779.86, 594,531.97 and 247,090.08 is: 341,016.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,779.86 : 594,531.97 = 247,090.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,779.86/594,531.97 = 247,090.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,779.86x = 594,531.97 × 247,090.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,779.86x = 146,902,952,029.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,902,952,029.86/430,779.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,016.30

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