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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,704.90, 590,211.72 and 243,950.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,704.90, 590,211.72 and 243,950.74 is: 336,640.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,704.90 : 590,211.72 = 243,950.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,704.90/590,211.72 = 243,950.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,704.90x = 590,211.72 × 243,950.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,704.90x = 143,982,585,850.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,982,585,850.67/427,704.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,640.02

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