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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,875.48, 590,323.08 and 246,581.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,875.48, 590,323.08 and 246,581.70 is: 340,199.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,875.48 : 590,323.08 = 246,581.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,875.48/590,323.08 = 246,581.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,875.48x = 590,323.08 × 246,581.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,875.48x = 145,562,868,615.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,562,868,615.64/427,875.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,199.14

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