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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,790.16, 590,413.68 and 246,467.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,790.16, 590,413.68 and 246,467.52 is: 340,161.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,790.16 : 590,413.68 = 246,467.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,790.16/590,413.68 = 246,467.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,790.16x = 590,413.68 × 246,467.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,790.16x = 145,517,795,483.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,517,795,483.67/427,790.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,161.62

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