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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,726.19, 590,324.48 and 246,403.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,726.19, 590,324.48 and 246,403.24 is: 340,072.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,726.19 : 590,324.48 = 246,403.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,726.19/590,324.48 = 246,403.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,726.19x = 590,324.48 × 246,403.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,726.19x = 145,457,864,523.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,457,864,523.32/427,726.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,072.38

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