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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,588.11, 590,133.87 and 246,264.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,588.11, 590,133.87 and 246,264.75 is: 339,881.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,588.11 : 590,133.87 = 246,264.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,588.11/590,133.87 = 246,264.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,588.11x = 590,133.87 × 246,264.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,588.11x = 145,329,169,962.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,329,169,962.08/427,588.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,881.22

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