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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,874.88, 590,529.51 and 246,551.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,874.88, 590,529.51 and 246,551.52 is: 340,276.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,874.88 : 590,529.51 = 246,551.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,874.88/590,529.51 = 246,551.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,874.88x = 590,529.51 × 246,551.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,874.88x = 145,595,948,295.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,595,948,295.36/427,874.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,276.92

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