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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,821.31, 590,524.74 and 246,654.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,821.31, 590,524.74 and 246,654.19 is: 340,458.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,821.31 : 590,524.74 = 246,654.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,821.31/590,524.74 = 246,654.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,821.31x = 590,524.74 × 246,654.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,821.31x = 145,655,401,419.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,655,401,419.66/427,821.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,458.50

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