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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,413.02, 589,686.72 and 246,121.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,413.02, 589,686.72 and 246,121.04 is: 339,564.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,413.02 : 589,686.72 = 246,121.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,413.02/589,686.72 = 246,121.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,413.02x = 589,686.72 × 246,121.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,413.02x = 145,134,309,351.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,134,309,351.85/427,413.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,564.55

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