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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,229.02, 595,044.43 and 247,458.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,229.02, 595,044.43 and 247,458.14 is: 341,462.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,229.02 : 595,044.43 = 247,458.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,229.02/595,044.43 = 247,458.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,229.02x = 595,044.43 × 247,458.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,229.02x = 147,248,586,502.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,248,586,502.71/431,229.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,462.61

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