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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,988.04, 594,725.40 and 249,642

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,988.04, 594,725.40 and 249,642 is: 344,483.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,988.04 : 594,725.40 = 249,642 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,988.04/594,725.40 = 249,642/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,988.04x = 594,725.40 × 249,642
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,988.04x = 148,468,438,306.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,468,438,306.80/430,988.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,483.89

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