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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,717.60, 590,397.83 and 246,501.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,717.60, 590,397.83 and 246,501.87 is: 340,257.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,717.60 : 590,397.83 = 246,501.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,717.60/590,397.83 = 246,501.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,717.60x = 590,397.83 × 246,501.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,717.60x = 145,534,169,138.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,534,169,138.94/427,717.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,257.61

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