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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,109.21, 589,559.12 and 245,893.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,109.21, 589,559.12 and 245,893.35 is: 339,418.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,109.21 : 589,559.12 = 245,893.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,109.21/589,559.12 = 245,893.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,109.21x = 589,559.12 × 245,893.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,109.21x = 144,968,665,810.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,968,665,810.39/427,109.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,418.27

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