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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,744.63, 590,349.77 and 246,421.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,744.63, 590,349.77 and 246,421.27 is: 340,097.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,744.63 : 590,349.77 = 246,421.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,744.63/590,349.77 = 246,421.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,744.63x = 590,349.77 × 246,421.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,744.63x = 145,474,740,067.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,474,740,067.61/427,744.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,097.17

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