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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,591.73, 590,139.18 and 246,268.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,591.73, 590,139.18 and 246,268.37 is: 339,886.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,591.73 : 590,139.18 = 246,268.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,591.73/590,139.18 = 246,268.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,591.73x = 590,139.18 × 246,268.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,591.73x = 145,332,610,981.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,332,610,981.04/427,591.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,886.40

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