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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429,668.79, 592,877.12 and 248,345.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429,668.79, 592,877.12 and 248,345.79 is: 342,679.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429,668.79 : 592,877.12 = 248,345.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429,668.79/592,877.12 = 248,345.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429,668.79x = 592,877.12 × 248,345.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429,668.79x = 147,238,535,497.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,238,535,497.60/429,668.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,679.15

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