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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,854.03, 590,434.52 and 246,499.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,854.03, 590,434.52 and 246,499.35 is: 340,166.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,854.03 : 590,434.52 = 246,499.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,854.03/590,434.52 = 246,499.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,854.03x = 590,434.52 × 246,499.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,854.03x = 145,541,725,397.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,541,725,397.56/427,854.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,166.77

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