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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,966.54, 590,592.92 and 246,677.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,966.54, 590,592.92 and 246,677.25 is: 340,414.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,966.54 : 590,592.92 = 246,677.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,966.54/590,592.92 = 246,677.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,966.54x = 590,592.92 × 246,677.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,966.54x = 145,685,834,422.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,685,834,422.11/427,966.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,414.08

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