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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,719.24, 590,384.09 and 246,552.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,719.24, 590,384.09 and 246,552.35 is: 340,318.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,719.24 : 590,384.09 = 246,552.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,719.24/590,384.09 = 246,552.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,719.24x = 590,384.09 × 246,552.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,719.24x = 145,560,582,456.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,560,582,456.57/427,719.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,318.06

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