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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,704, 590,387.04 and 248,856

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,704, 590,387.04 and 248,856 is: 343,511.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,704 : 590,387.04 = 248,856 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,704/590,387.04 = 248,856/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,704x = 590,387.04 × 248,856
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,704x = 146,921,357,226.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,921,357,226.24/427,704
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,511.77

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