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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401,182.70, 553,688.88 and 248,270.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401,182.70, 553,688.88 and 248,270.14 is: 342,647.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401,182.70 : 553,688.88 = 248,270.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401,182.70/553,688.88 = 248,270.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401,182.70x = 553,688.88 × 248,270.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401,182.70x = 137,464,415,754.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,464,415,754.04/401,182.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,647.92

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