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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,955.52, 507,589.38 and 248,857.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,955.52, 507,589.38 and 248,857.14 is: 373,768.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,955.52 : 507,589.38 = 248,857.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,955.52/507,589.38 = 248,857.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,955.52x = 507,589.38 × 248,857.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,955.52x = 126,317,241,401.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,317,241,401.17/337,955.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,768.84

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