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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,739.96, 590,215.05 and 246,416.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,739.96, 590,215.05 and 246,416.42 is: 340,016.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,739.96 : 590,215.05 = 246,416.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,739.96/590,215.05 = 246,416.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,739.96x = 590,215.05 × 246,416.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,739.96x = 145,438,679,651.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,438,679,651.12/427,739.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,016.58

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