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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,875.88, 590,530.89 and 246,552.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,875.88, 590,530.89 and 246,552.52 is: 340,278.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,875.88 : 590,530.89 = 246,552.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,875.88/590,530.89 = 246,552.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,875.88x = 590,530.89 × 246,552.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,875.88x = 145,596,879,067.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,596,879,067.34/427,875.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,278.30

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