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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,639.94, 590,209.37 and 243,878.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,639.94, 590,209.37 and 243,878.90 is: 336,590.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,639.94 : 590,209.37 = 243,878.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,639.94/590,209.37 = 243,878.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,639.94x = 590,209.37 × 243,878.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,639.94x = 143,939,613,018.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,939,613,018.19/427,639.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,590.67

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