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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,791.17, 587,620.85 and 246,943.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,791.17, 587,620.85 and 246,943.17 is: 340,798.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,791.17 : 587,620.85 = 246,943.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,791.17/587,620.85 = 246,943.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,791.17x = 587,620.85 × 246,943.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,791.17x = 145,108,955,457.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,108,955,457.10/425,791.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,798.41

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