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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331,769.40, 497,654.10 and 248,825.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331,769.40, 497,654.10 and 248,825.40 is: 373,238.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331,769.40 : 497,654.10 = 248,825.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331,769.40/497,654.10 = 248,825.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331,769.40x = 497,654.10 × 248,825.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331,769.40x = 123,828,980,494.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,828,980,494.14/331,769.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,238.10

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