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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428,069.53, 590,734.47 and 246,780.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428,069.53, 590,734.47 and 246,780.59 is: 340,556.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428,069.53 : 590,734.47 = 246,780.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428,069.53/590,734.47 = 246,780.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428,069.53x = 590,734.47 × 246,780.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428,069.53x = 145,781,803,442.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,781,803,442.20/428,069.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,556.37

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