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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428,775.12, 591,573.36 and 247,463.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428,775.12, 591,573.36 and 247,463.04 is: 341,420.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428,775.12 : 591,573.36 = 247,463.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428,775.12/591,573.36 = 247,463.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428,775.12x = 591,573.36 × 247,463.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428,775.12x = 146,392,542,048.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,392,542,048.61/428,775.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,420.33

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