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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,736.04, 590,263.98 and 243,970.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,736.04, 590,263.98 and 243,970.44 is: 336,672.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,736.04 : 590,263.98 = 243,970.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,736.04/590,263.98 = 243,970.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,736.04x = 590,263.98 × 243,970.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,736.04x = 144,006,962,916.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,006,962,916.75/427,736.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,672.50

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