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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,692.20, 590,215.23 and 248,844.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,692.20, 590,215.23 and 248,844.20 is: 343,404.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,692.20 : 590,215.23 = 248,844.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,692.20/590,215.23 = 248,844.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,692.20x = 590,215.23 × 248,844.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,692.20x = 146,871,633,786.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,871,633,786.09/427,692.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,404.99

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