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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,252.69, 595,114.77 and 247,521.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,252.69, 595,114.77 and 247,521.51 is: 341,571.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,252.69 : 595,114.77 = 247,521.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,252.69/595,114.77 = 247,521.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,252.69x = 595,114.77 × 247,521.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,252.69x = 147,303,706,493.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,303,706,493.70/431,252.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,571.68

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