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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429,140.27, 592,076.58 and 247,828.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429,140.27, 592,076.58 and 247,828.25 is: 341,923.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429,140.27 : 592,076.58 = 247,828.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429,140.27/592,076.58 = 247,828.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429,140.27x = 592,076.58 × 247,828.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429,140.27x = 146,733,302,687.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,733,302,687.39/429,140.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,923.87

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