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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,733.64, 590,299.92 and 246,442.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,733.64, 590,299.92 and 246,442.32 is: 340,106.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,733.64 : 590,299.92 = 246,442.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,733.64/590,299.92 = 246,442.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,733.64x = 590,299.92 × 246,442.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,733.64x = 145,474,881,780.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,474,881,780.61/427,733.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,106.24

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