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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,872.32, 411,478.44 and 248,589.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,872.32, 411,478.44 and 248,589.44 is: 372,133.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,872.32 : 411,478.44 = 248,589.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,872.32/411,478.44 = 248,589.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,872.32x = 411,478.44 × 248,589.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,872.32x = 102,289,194,971.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,289,194,971.67/274,872.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,133.49

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