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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417,031.74, 625,742.01 and 248,545.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417,031.74, 625,742.01 and 248,545.26 is: 372,933.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417,031.74 : 625,742.01 = 248,545.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417,031.74/625,742.01 = 248,545.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417,031.74x = 625,742.01 × 248,545.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417,031.74x = 155,525,210,568.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,525,210,568.37/417,031.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,933.75

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