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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,534.40, 638,301.60 and 248,241.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,534.40, 638,301.60 and 248,241.60 is: 372,362.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,534.40 : 638,301.60 = 248,241.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,534.40/638,301.60 = 248,241.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,534.40x = 638,301.60 × 248,241.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,534.40x = 158,453,010,466.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,453,010,466.56/425,534.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,362.40

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