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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,931.70, 594,790.38 and 249,614.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,931.70, 594,790.38 and 249,614.28 is: 344,528.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,931.70 : 594,790.38 = 249,614.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,931.70/594,790.38 = 249,614.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,931.70x = 594,790.38 × 249,614.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,931.70x = 148,468,172,454.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,468,172,454.63/430,931.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,528.31

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