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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,727.10, 590,410.86 and 246,511.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,727.10, 590,410.86 and 246,511.38 is: 340,270.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,727.10 : 590,410.86 = 246,511.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,727.10/590,410.86 = 246,511.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,727.10x = 590,410.86 × 246,511.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,727.10x = 145,542,995,865.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,542,995,865.59/427,727.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,270.69

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