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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,552.60, 505,885.98 and 248,388.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,552.60, 505,885.98 and 248,388.60 is: 372,256.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,552.60 : 505,885.98 = 248,388.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,552.60/505,885.98 = 248,388.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,552.60x = 505,885.98 × 248,388.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,552.60x = 125,656,310,331.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,656,310,331.83/337,552.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,256.98

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