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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,880.13, 590,536.77 and 246,556.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,880.13, 590,536.77 and 246,556.77 is: 340,284.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,880.13 : 590,536.77 = 246,556.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,880.13/590,536.77 = 246,556.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,880.13x = 590,536.77 × 246,556.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,880.13x = 145,600,837,344.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,600,837,344.65/427,880.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,284.18

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