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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,656.59, 595,529.90 and 250,268.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,656.59, 595,529.90 and 250,268.63 is: 345,280.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,656.59 : 595,529.90 = 250,268.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,656.59/595,529.90 = 250,268.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,656.59x = 595,529.90 × 250,268.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,656.59x = 149,042,452,197.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,042,452,197.04/431,656.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,280.15

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