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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,731.84, 590,417.50 and 246,516.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,731.84, 590,417.50 and 246,516.16 is: 340,277.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,731.84 : 590,417.50 = 246,516.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,731.84/590,417.50 = 246,516.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,731.84x = 590,417.50 × 246,516.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,731.84x = 145,547,454,896.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,547,454,896.80/427,731.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,277.35

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