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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,725.19, 590,323.10 and 246,402.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,725.19, 590,323.10 and 246,402.24 is: 340,071.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,725.19 : 590,323.10 = 246,402.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,725.19/590,323.10 = 246,402.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,725.19x = 590,323.10 × 246,402.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,725.19x = 145,456,934,163.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,456,934,163.74/427,725.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,071.00

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