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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,189.08, 595,072.38 and 249,947.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,189.08, 595,072.38 and 249,947.80 is: 344,946.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,189.08 : 595,072.38 = 249,947.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,189.08/595,072.38 = 249,947.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,189.08x = 595,072.38 × 249,947.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,189.08x = 148,737,032,221.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,737,032,221.76/431,189.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,946.19

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