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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,603.08, 590,154.54 and 246,279.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,603.08, 590,154.54 and 246,279.72 is: 339,901.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,603.08 : 590,154.54 = 246,279.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,603.08/590,154.54 = 246,279.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,603.08x = 590,154.54 × 246,279.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,603.08x = 145,343,094,867.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,343,094,867.93/427,603.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,901.89

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