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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429,272.64, 592,426.08 and 248,045.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429,272.64, 592,426.08 and 248,045.76 is: 342,320.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429,272.64 : 592,426.08 = 248,045.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429,272.64/592,426.08 = 248,045.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429,272.64x = 592,426.08 × 248,045.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429,272.64x = 146,948,777,257.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,948,777,257.42/429,272.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,320.39

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