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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,688.12, 590,253.54 and 246,406.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,688.12, 590,253.54 and 246,406.88 is: 340,066.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,688.12 : 590,253.54 = 246,406.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,688.12/590,253.54 = 246,406.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,688.12x = 590,253.54 × 246,406.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,688.12x = 145,442,533,200.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,442,533,200.36/427,688.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,066.81

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