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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,305.79, 595,204.35 and 250,125.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,305.79, 595,204.35 and 250,125.14 is: 345,174.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,305.79 : 595,204.35 = 250,125.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,305.79/595,204.35 = 250,125.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,305.79x = 595,204.35 × 250,125.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,305.79x = 148,875,571,655.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,875,571,655.34/431,305.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,174.06

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