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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429,140.28, 592,076.58 and 247,828.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429,140.28, 592,076.58 and 247,828.26 is: 341,923.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429,140.28 : 592,076.58 = 247,828.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429,140.28/592,076.58 = 247,828.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429,140.28x = 592,076.58 × 247,828.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429,140.28x = 146,733,308,608.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,733,308,608.15/429,140.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,923.88

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