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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407,996.80, 611,995.20 and 248,329.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407,996.80, 611,995.20 and 248,329.60 is: 372,494.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407,996.80 : 611,995.20 = 248,329.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407,996.80/611,995.20 = 248,329.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407,996.80x = 611,995.20 × 248,329.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407,996.80x = 151,976,523,217.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,976,523,217.92/407,996.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,494.40

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