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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,986.13, 594,760.85 and 249,803.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,986.13, 594,760.85 and 249,803.15 is: 344,728.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,986.13 : 594,760.85 = 249,803.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,986.13/594,760.85 = 249,803.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,986.13x = 594,760.85 × 249,803.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,986.13x = 148,573,134,689.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,573,134,689.07/430,986.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,728.34

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