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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,403.61, 486,239.91 and 248,038.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,403.61, 486,239.91 and 248,038.49 is: 370,635.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,403.61 : 486,239.91 = 248,038.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,403.61/486,239.91 = 248,038.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,403.61x = 486,239.91 × 248,038.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,403.61x = 120,606,210,622.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,606,210,622.94/325,403.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,635.75

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