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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,423.35, 589,792.84 and 246,194.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,423.35, 589,792.84 and 246,194.22 is: 339,718.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,423.35 : 589,792.84 = 246,194.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,423.35/589,792.84 = 246,194.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,423.35x = 589,792.84 × 246,194.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,423.35x = 145,203,587,589.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,203,587,589.90/427,423.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,718.43

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