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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,277.34, 589,791.11 and 246,061.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,277.34, 589,791.11 and 246,061.41 is: 339,650.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,277.34 : 589,791.11 = 246,061.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,277.34/589,791.11 = 246,061.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,277.34x = 589,791.11 × 246,061.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,277.34x = 145,124,828,690.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,124,828,690.04/427,277.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,650.19

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