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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,746, 590,445.24 and 248,898

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,746, 590,445.24 and 248,898 is: 343,569.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,746 : 590,445.24 = 248,898 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,746/590,445.24 = 248,898/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,746x = 590,445.24 × 248,898
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,746x = 146,960,639,345.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,960,639,345.52/427,746
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,569.87

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