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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,362.35, 589,789.45 and 246,122.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,362.35, 589,789.45 and 246,122.01 is: 339,665.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,362.35 : 589,789.45 = 246,122.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,362.35/589,789.45 = 246,122.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,362.35x = 589,789.45 × 246,122.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,362.35x = 145,160,165,218.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,160,165,218.45/427,362.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,665.31

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