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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,815.63, 590,447.34 and 246,492.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,815.63, 590,447.34 and 246,492.81 is: 340,195.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,815.63 : 590,447.34 = 246,492.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,815.63/590,447.34 = 246,492.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,815.63x = 590,447.34 × 246,492.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,815.63x = 145,541,023,993.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,541,023,993.63/427,815.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,195.67

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