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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,757.24, 590,436.60 and 246,590.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,757.24, 590,436.60 and 246,590.34 is: 340,370.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,757.24 : 590,436.60 = 246,590.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,757.24/590,436.60 = 246,590.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,757.24x = 590,436.60 × 246,590.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,757.24x = 145,595,961,942.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,595,961,942.44/427,757.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,370.54

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