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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,644.39, 590,215.53 and 243,883.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,644.39, 590,215.53 and 243,883.35 is: 336,596.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,644.39 : 590,215.53 = 243,883.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,644.39/590,215.53 = 243,883.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,644.39x = 590,215.53 × 243,883.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,644.39x = 143,943,740,678.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,943,740,678.43/427,644.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,596.82

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