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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,614.40, 491,421.60 and 248,882.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,614.40, 491,421.60 and 248,882.40 is: 373,323.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,614.40 : 491,421.60 = 248,882.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,614.40/491,421.60 = 248,882.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,614.40x = 491,421.60 × 248,882.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,614.40x = 122,306,187,219.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,306,187,219.84/327,614.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,323.60

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