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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,727.84, 590,411.97 and 246,512.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,727.84, 590,411.97 and 246,512.16 is: 340,271.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,727.84 : 590,411.97 = 246,512.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,727.84/590,411.97 = 246,512.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,727.84x = 590,411.97 × 246,512.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,727.84x = 145,543,730,014.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,543,730,014.56/427,727.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,271.82

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