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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,694.64, 590,152.85 and 246,371.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,694.64, 590,152.85 and 246,371.16 is: 339,954.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,694.64 : 590,152.85 = 246,371.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,694.64/590,152.85 = 246,371.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,694.64x = 590,152.85 × 246,371.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,694.64x = 145,396,640,999.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,396,640,999.95/427,694.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,954.32

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