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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,696.14, 590,154.92 and 246,372.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,696.14, 590,154.92 and 246,372.66 is: 339,956.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,696.14 : 590,154.92 = 246,372.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,696.14/590,154.92 = 246,372.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,696.14x = 590,154.92 × 246,372.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,696.14x = 145,398,036,220.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,398,036,220.62/427,696.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,956.39

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