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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,736.19, 590,304.51 and 246,459.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,736.19, 590,304.51 and 246,459.86 is: 340,131.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,736.19 : 590,304.51 = 246,459.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,736.19/590,304.51 = 246,459.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,736.19x = 590,304.51 × 246,459.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,736.19x = 145,486,369,474.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,486,369,474.55/427,736.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,131.07

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