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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,884.80, 427,327.20 and 248,020.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,884.80, 427,327.20 and 248,020.80 is: 372,031.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,884.80 : 427,327.20 = 248,020.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,884.80/427,327.20 = 248,020.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,884.80x = 427,327.20 × 248,020.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,884.80x = 105,986,034,005.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,986,034,005.76/284,884.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,031.20

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