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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,592.74, 466,767.22 and 248,698.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,592.74, 466,767.22 and 248,698.32 is: 371,359.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,592.74 : 466,767.22 = 248,698.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,592.74/466,767.22 = 248,698.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,592.74x = 466,767.22 × 248,698.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,592.74x = 116,084,222,201.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,084,222,201.58/312,592.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,359.30

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