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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,422.54, 589,791.73 and 246,193.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,422.54, 589,791.73 and 246,193.41 is: 339,717.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,422.54 : 589,791.73 = 246,193.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,422.54/589,791.73 = 246,193.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,422.54x = 589,791.73 × 246,193.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,422.54x = 145,202,835,967.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,202,835,967.53/427,422.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,717.31

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