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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,004.48, 398,562.72 and 248,155.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,004.48, 398,562.72 and 248,155.84 is: 342,228.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,004.48 : 398,562.72 = 248,155.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,004.48/398,562.72 = 248,155.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,004.48x = 398,562.72 × 248,155.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,004.48x = 98,905,666,574.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,905,666,574.28/289,004.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,228.84

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