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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,819.13, 590,452.17 and 246,496.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,819.13, 590,452.17 and 246,496.31 is: 340,200.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,819.13 : 590,452.17 = 246,496.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,819.13/590,452.17 = 246,496.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,819.13x = 590,452.17 × 246,496.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,819.13x = 145,544,281,136.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,544,281,136.49/427,819.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,200.50

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