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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,553.60, 505,887.48 and 248,389.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,553.60, 505,887.48 and 248,389.60 is: 372,258.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,553.60 : 505,887.48 = 248,389.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,553.60/505,887.48 = 248,389.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,553.60x = 505,887.48 × 248,389.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,553.60x = 125,657,188,802.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,657,188,802.21/337,553.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,258.48

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