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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,790.17, 587,619.47 and 246,942.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,790.17, 587,619.47 and 246,942.17 is: 340,797.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,790.17 : 587,619.47 = 246,942.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,790.17/587,619.47 = 246,942.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,790.17x = 587,619.47 × 246,942.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,790.17x = 145,108,025,821.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,108,025,821.34/425,790.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,797.03

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