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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,734.60, 590,287.68 and 246,432.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,734.60, 590,287.68 and 246,432.30 is: 340,084.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,734.60 : 590,287.68 = 246,432.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,734.60/590,287.68 = 246,432.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,734.60x = 590,287.68 × 246,432.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,734.60x = 145,465,950,644.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,465,950,644.06/427,734.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,084.60

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