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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429,554.78, 592,750.91 and 248,278.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429,554.78, 592,750.91 and 248,278.45 is: 342,604.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429,554.78 : 592,750.91 = 248,278.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429,554.78/592,750.91 = 248,278.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429,554.78x = 592,750.91 × 248,278.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429,554.78x = 147,167,277,421.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,167,277,421.12/429,554.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,604.21

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