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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,676.48, 590,341.07 and 246,460.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,676.48, 590,341.07 and 246,460.63 is: 340,200.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,676.48 : 590,341.07 = 246,460.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,676.48/590,341.07 = 246,460.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,676.48x = 590,341.07 × 246,460.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,676.48x = 145,495,827,843.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,495,827,843.07/427,676.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,200.68

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