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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374,621.40, 561,932.10 and 248,650.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374,621.40, 561,932.10 and 248,650.20 is: 372,975.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374,621.40 : 561,932.10 = 248,650.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374,621.40/561,932.10 = 248,650.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374,621.40x = 561,932.10 × 248,650.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374,621.40x = 139,724,529,051.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,724,529,051.42/374,621.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,975.30

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