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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,675.23, 590,339.34 and 246,459.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,675.23, 590,339.34 and 246,459.38 is: 340,198.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,675.23 : 590,339.34 = 246,459.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,675.23/590,339.34 = 246,459.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,675.23x = 590,339.34 × 246,459.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,675.23x = 145,494,664,774.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,494,664,774.31/427,675.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,198.95

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