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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428,975.72, 592,014.53 and 247,695.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428,975.72, 592,014.53 and 247,695.29 is: 341,835.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428,975.72 : 592,014.53 = 247,695.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428,975.72/592,014.53 = 247,695.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428,975.72x = 592,014.53 × 247,695.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428,975.72x = 146,639,209,454.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,639,209,454.09/428,975.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,835.69

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