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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428,043.66, 590,706.44 and 246,752.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428,043.66, 590,706.44 and 246,752.29 is: 340,521.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428,043.66 : 590,706.44 = 246,752.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428,043.66/590,706.44 = 246,752.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428,043.66x = 590,706.44 × 246,752.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428,043.66x = 145,758,166,787.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,758,166,787.75/428,043.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,521.73

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