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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,107.58, 589,556.88 and 245,891.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,107.58, 589,556.88 and 245,891.73 is: 339,416.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,107.58 : 589,556.88 = 245,891.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,107.58/589,556.88 = 245,891.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,107.58x = 589,556.88 × 245,891.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,107.58x = 144,967,158,208.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,967,158,208.82/427,107.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,416.03

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