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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,783.72, 590,355.42 and 246,481.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,783.72, 590,355.42 and 246,481.24 is: 340,152.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,783.72 : 590,355.42 = 246,481.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,783.72/590,355.42 = 246,481.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,783.72x = 590,355.42 × 246,481.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,783.72x = 145,511,535,962.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,511,535,962.32/427,783.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,152.11

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