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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,595.73, 590,144.70 and 246,272.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,595.73, 590,144.70 and 246,272.37 is: 339,891.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,595.73 : 590,144.70 = 246,272.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,595.73/590,144.70 = 246,272.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,595.73x = 590,144.70 × 246,272.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,595.73x = 145,336,333,911.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,336,333,911.94/427,595.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,891.92

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