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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,733.84, 590,420.25 and 246,518.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,733.84, 590,420.25 and 246,518.16 is: 340,280.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,733.84 : 590,420.25 = 246,518.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,733.84/590,420.25 = 246,518.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,733.84x = 590,420.25 × 246,518.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,733.84x = 145,549,313,656.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,549,313,656.74/427,733.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,280.10

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