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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,426.85, 589,797.66 and 246,197.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,426.85, 589,797.66 and 246,197.72 is: 339,723.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,426.85 : 589,797.66 = 246,197.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,426.85/589,797.66 = 246,197.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,426.85x = 589,797.66 × 246,197.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,426.85x = 145,206,839,153.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,206,839,153.34/427,426.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,723.25

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