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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428,191.20, 590,966.79 and 246,867.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428,191.20, 590,966.79 and 246,867.69 is: 340,713.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428,191.20 : 590,966.79 = 246,867.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428,191.20/590,966.79 = 246,867.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428,191.20x = 590,966.79 × 246,867.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428,191.20x = 145,890,606,314.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,890,606,314.02/428,191.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,713.70

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