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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428,078.26, 590,746.66 and 246,789.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428,078.26, 590,746.66 and 246,789.28 is: 340,568.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428,078.26 : 590,746.66 = 246,789.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428,078.26/590,746.66 = 246,789.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428,078.26x = 590,746.66 × 246,789.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428,078.26x = 145,789,942,883.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,789,942,883.81/428,078.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,568.43

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