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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,282.46, 437,920.20 and 248,235.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,282.46, 437,920.20 and 248,235.72 is: 342,620.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,282.46 : 437,920.20 = 248,235.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,282.46/437,920.20 = 248,235.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,282.46x = 437,920.20 × 248,235.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,282.46x = 108,707,436,149.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,707,436,149.54/317,282.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,620.38

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