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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428,072.53, 590,738.61 and 246,783.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428,072.53, 590,738.61 and 246,783.59 is: 340,560.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428,072.53 : 590,738.61 = 246,783.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428,072.53/590,738.61 = 246,783.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428,072.53x = 590,738.61 × 246,783.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428,072.53x = 145,784,597,329.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,784,597,329.70/428,072.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,560.51

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