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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,248.73, 594,719.59 and 340,820.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,248.73, 594,719.59 and 340,820.72 is: 470,013.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,248.73 : 594,719.59 = 340,820.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,248.73/594,719.59 = 340,820.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,248.73x = 594,719.59 × 340,820.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,248.73x = 202,692,761,250.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,692,761,250.79/431,248.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470,013.59

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