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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,743.63, 590,348.39 and 246,420.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,743.63, 590,348.39 and 246,420.27 is: 340,095.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,743.63 : 590,348.39 = 246,420.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,743.63/590,348.39 = 246,420.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,743.63x = 590,348.39 × 246,420.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,743.63x = 145,473,808,425.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,473,808,425.76/427,743.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,095.79

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