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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,551.60, 505,884.48 and 248,387.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,551.60, 505,884.48 and 248,387.60 is: 372,255.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,551.60 : 505,884.48 = 248,387.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,551.60/505,884.48 = 248,387.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,551.60x = 505,884.48 × 248,387.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,551.60x = 125,655,431,864.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,655,431,864.45/337,551.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,255.48

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