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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,278.34, 589,792.49 and 246,062.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,278.34, 589,792.49 and 246,062.41 is: 339,651.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,278.34 : 589,792.49 = 246,062.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,278.34/589,792.49 = 246,062.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,278.34x = 589,792.49 × 246,062.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,278.34x = 145,125,761,489.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,125,761,489.30/427,278.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,651.58

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