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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,011.74, 594,773.50 and 247,241.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,011.74, 594,773.50 and 247,241.03 is: 341,179.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,011.74 : 594,773.50 = 247,241.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,011.74/594,773.50 = 247,241.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,011.74x = 594,773.50 × 247,241.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,011.74x = 147,052,415,168.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,052,415,168.24/431,011.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,179.61

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