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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,693.16, 590,243.96 and 246,401.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,693.16, 590,243.96 and 246,401.80 is: 340,050.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,693.16 : 590,243.96 = 246,401.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,693.16/590,243.96 = 246,401.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,693.16x = 590,243.96 × 246,401.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,693.16x = 145,437,173,323.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,437,173,323.52/427,693.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,050.27

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