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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,151.18, 594,994.82 and 247,419.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,151.18, 594,994.82 and 247,419.69 is: 341,442.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,151.18 : 594,994.82 = 247,419.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,151.18/594,994.82 = 247,419.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,151.18x = 594,994.82 × 247,419.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,151.18x = 147,213,432,678.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,213,432,678.91/431,151.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,442.72

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