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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,931.61, 594,595.08 and 249,632.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,931.61, 594,595.08 and 249,632.69 is: 344,440.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,931.61 : 594,595.08 = 249,632.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,931.61/594,595.08 = 249,632.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,931.61x = 594,595.08 × 249,632.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,931.61x = 148,430,366,308.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,430,366,308.19/430,931.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,440.66

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