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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,242.80, 595,069.44 and 250,011.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,242.80, 595,069.44 and 250,011.60 is: 344,989.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,242.80 : 595,069.44 = 250,011.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,242.80/595,069.44 = 250,011.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,242.80x = 595,069.44 × 250,011.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,242.80x = 148,774,262,805.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,774,262,805.50/431,242.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,989.56

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