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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,935.33, 517,736.68 and 248,971.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,935.33, 517,736.68 and 248,971.48 is: 373,698.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,935.33 : 517,736.68 = 248,971.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,935.33/517,736.68 = 248,971.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,935.33x = 517,736.68 × 248,971.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,935.33x = 128,901,665,553.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,901,665,553.12/344,935.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,698.07

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