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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,853.03, 590,433.14 and 246,498.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,853.03, 590,433.14 and 246,498.35 is: 340,165.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,853.03 : 590,433.14 = 246,498.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,853.03/590,433.14 = 246,498.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,853.03x = 590,433.14 × 246,498.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,853.03x = 145,540,794,795.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,540,794,795.32/427,853.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,165.39

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