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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,046.60, 417,069.90 and 248,522.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,046.60, 417,069.90 and 248,522.10 is: 372,783.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,046.60 : 417,069.90 = 248,522.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,046.60/417,069.90 = 248,522.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,046.60x = 417,069.90 × 248,522.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,046.60x = 103,651,087,394.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,651,087,394.79/278,046.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,783.15

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