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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,729.97, 590,123.23 and 246,437.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,729.97, 590,123.23 and 246,437.39 is: 340,000.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,729.97 : 590,123.23 = 246,437.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,729.97/590,123.23 = 246,437.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,729.97x = 590,123.23 × 246,437.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,729.97x = 145,428,429,438.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,428,429,438.78/427,729.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,000.56

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