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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432,100.21, 596,209.25 and 248,303.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432,100.21, 596,209.25 and 248,303.28 is: 342,607.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432,100.21 : 596,209.25 = 248,303.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432,100.21/596,209.25 = 248,303.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432,100.21x = 596,209.25 × 248,303.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432,100.21x = 148,040,712,341.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,040,712,341.34/432,100.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,607.36

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