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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429,137.02, 592,072.23 and 247,825

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429,137.02, 592,072.23 and 247,825 is: 341,919.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429,137.02 : 592,072.23 = 247,825 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429,137.02/592,072.23 = 247,825/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429,137.02x = 592,072.23 × 247,825
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429,137.02x = 146,730,300,399.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,730,300,399.75/429,137.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,919.47

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