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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,986.32, 594,761.12 and 249,803.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,986.32, 594,761.12 and 249,803.34 is: 344,728.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,986.32 : 594,761.12 = 249,803.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,986.32/594,761.12 = 249,803.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,986.32x = 594,761.12 × 249,803.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,986.32x = 148,573,314,729.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,573,314,729.78/430,986.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,728.61

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