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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297,727.28, 446,070.88 and 248,126.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297,727.28, 446,070.88 and 248,126.12 is: 371,755.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297,727.28 : 446,070.88 = 248,126.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297,727.28/446,070.88 = 248,126.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297,727.28x = 446,070.88 × 248,126.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297,727.28x = 110,681,836,699.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,681,836,699.39/297,727.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,755.78

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