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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,724.19, 590,321.72 and 246,401.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,724.19, 590,321.72 and 246,401.24 is: 340,069.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,724.19 : 590,321.72 = 246,401.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,724.19/590,321.72 = 246,401.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,724.19x = 590,321.72 × 246,401.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,724.19x = 145,455,999,623.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,455,999,623.32/427,724.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,069.61

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