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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,739.22, 590,411.61 and 246,572.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,739.22, 590,411.61 and 246,572.28 is: 340,345.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,739.22 : 590,411.61 = 246,572.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,739.22/590,411.61 = 246,572.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,739.22x = 590,411.61 × 246,572.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,739.22x = 145,579,136,816.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,579,136,816.17/427,739.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,345.54

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