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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,863.01, 594,695.68 and 249,545.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,863.01, 594,695.68 and 249,545.68 is: 344,433.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,863.01 : 594,695.68 = 249,545.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,863.01/594,695.68 = 249,545.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,863.01x = 594,695.68 × 249,545.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,863.01x = 148,403,735,748.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,403,735,748.06/430,863.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,433.69

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