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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,985.61, 594,760.14 and 249,802.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,985.61, 594,760.14 and 249,802.64 is: 344,727.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,985.61 : 594,760.14 = 249,802.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,985.61/594,760.14 = 249,802.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,985.61x = 594,760.14 × 249,802.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,985.61x = 148,572,650,164.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,572,650,164.97/430,985.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,727.64

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