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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,006.77, 627,006.81 and 248,403.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,006.77, 627,006.81 and 248,403.90 is: 372,603.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,006.77 : 627,006.81 = 248,403.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,006.77/627,006.81 = 248,403.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,006.77x = 627,006.81 × 248,403.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,006.77x = 155,750,936,930.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,750,936,930.56/418,006.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,603.86

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