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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,589.11, 590,135.25 and 246,265.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,589.11, 590,135.25 and 246,265.75 is: 339,882.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,589.11 : 590,135.25 = 246,265.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,589.11/590,135.25 = 246,265.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,589.11x = 590,135.25 × 246,265.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,589.11x = 145,330,099,942.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,330,099,942.69/427,589.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,882.60

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