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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370,975.76, 511,437.48 and 248,420.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370,975.76, 511,437.48 and 248,420.24 is: 342,479.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,975.76 : 511,437.48 = 248,420.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,975.76/511,437.48 = 248,420.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,975.76x = 511,437.48 × 248,420.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,975.76x = 127,051,421,526.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,051,421,526.60/370,975.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,479.04

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