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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,868.32, 594,444.40 and 249,481.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,868.32, 594,444.40 and 249,481.24 is: 344,195.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,868.32 : 594,444.40 = 249,481.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,868.32/594,444.40 = 249,481.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,868.32x = 594,444.40 × 249,481.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,868.32x = 148,302,726,023.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,302,726,023.06/430,868.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,195.01

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