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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,734.09, 590,420.52 and 246,518.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,734.09, 590,420.52 and 246,518.37 is: 340,280.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,734.09 : 590,420.52 = 246,518.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,734.09/590,420.52 = 246,518.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,734.09x = 590,420.52 × 246,518.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,734.09x = 145,549,504,204.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,549,504,204.95/427,734.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,280.35

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