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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,057.56, 398,634.38 and 248,207.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,057.56, 398,634.38 and 248,207.78 is: 342,299.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,057.56 : 398,634.38 = 248,207.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,057.56/398,634.38 = 248,207.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,057.56x = 398,634.38 × 248,207.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,057.56x = 98,944,154,491.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,944,154,491.48/289,057.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,299.14

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