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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,658.94, 518,246.42 and 248,511.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,658.94, 518,246.42 and 248,511.62 is: 342,838.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,658.94 : 518,246.42 = 248,511.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,658.94/518,246.42 = 248,511.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,658.94x = 518,246.42 × 248,511.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,658.94x = 128,790,257,393.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,790,257,393.40/375,658.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,838.26

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