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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429,152.02, 592,092.93 and 247,840

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429,152.02, 592,092.93 and 247,840 is: 341,940.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429,152.02 : 592,092.93 = 247,840 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429,152.02/592,092.93 = 247,840/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429,152.02x = 592,092.93 × 247,840
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429,152.02x = 146,744,311,771.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,744,311,771.20/429,152.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,940.16

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