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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,852.03, 590,431.76 and 246,497.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,852.03, 590,431.76 and 246,497.35 is: 340,164.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,852.03 : 590,431.76 = 246,497.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,852.03/590,431.76 = 246,497.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,852.03x = 590,431.76 × 246,497.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,852.03x = 145,539,862,411.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,539,862,411.64/427,852.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,164.01

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