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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,817, 590,542.98 and 248,969

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,817, 590,542.98 and 248,969 is: 343,667.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,817 : 590,542.98 = 248,969 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,817/590,542.98 = 248,969/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,817x = 590,542.98 × 248,969
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,817x = 147,026,895,187.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,026,895,187.62/427,817
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,667.73

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