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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,789.60, 590,363.58 and 246,487.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,789.60, 590,363.58 and 246,487.48 is: 340,160.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,789.60 : 590,363.58 = 246,487.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,789.60/590,363.58 = 246,487.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,789.60x = 590,363.58 × 246,487.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,789.60x = 145,517,231,117.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,517,231,117.98/427,789.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,160.75

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