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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374,438.90, 561,658.35 and 248,467.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374,438.90, 561,658.35 and 248,467.70 is: 372,701.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374,438.90 : 561,658.35 = 248,467.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374,438.90/561,658.35 = 248,467.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374,438.90x = 561,658.35 × 248,467.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374,438.90x = 139,553,958,410.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,553,958,410.30/374,438.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,701.55

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