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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,727.99, 590,396.04 and 246,561.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,727.99, 590,396.04 and 246,561.03 is: 340,329.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,727.99 : 590,396.04 = 246,561.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,727.99/590,396.04 = 246,561.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,727.99x = 590,396.04 × 246,561.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,727.99x = 145,568,655,730.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,568,655,730.32/427,727.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,329.97

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