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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,833.78, 590,424.39 and 246,531.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,833.78, 590,424.39 and 246,531.30 is: 340,221.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,833.78 : 590,424.39 = 246,531.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,833.78/590,424.39 = 246,531.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,833.78x = 590,424.39 × 246,531.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,833.78x = 145,558,092,418.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,558,092,418.41/427,833.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,221.13

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