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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,735.35, 590,422.32 and 246,519.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,735.35, 590,422.32 and 246,519.66 is: 340,282.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,735.35 : 590,422.32 = 246,519.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,735.35/590,422.32 = 246,519.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,735.35x = 590,422.32 × 246,519.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,735.35x = 145,550,709,582.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,550,709,582.81/427,735.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,282.16

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