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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,957.02, 507,591.63 and 248,858.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,957.02, 507,591.63 and 248,858.64 is: 373,771.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,957.02 : 507,591.63 = 248,858.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,957.02/507,591.63 = 248,858.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,957.02x = 507,591.63 × 248,858.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,957.02x = 126,318,562,717.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,318,562,717.18/337,957.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,771.09

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