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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,230.02, 595,045.81 and 247,459.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,230.02, 595,045.81 and 247,459.14 is: 341,463.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,230.02 : 595,045.81 = 247,459.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,230.02/595,045.81 = 247,459.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,230.02x = 595,045.81 × 247,459.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,230.02x = 147,249,524,403.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,249,524,403.20/431,230.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,463.99

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