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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,858.68, 456,468.82 and 248,467.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,858.68, 456,468.82 and 248,467.64 is: 372,033.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,858.68 : 456,468.82 = 248,467.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,858.68/456,468.82 = 248,467.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,858.68x = 456,468.82 × 248,467.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,858.68x = 113,417,730,438.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,417,730,438.99/304,858.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,033.79

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