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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,613.40, 638,420.10 and 248,320.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,613.40, 638,420.10 and 248,320.60 is: 372,480.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,613.40 : 638,420.10 = 248,320.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,613.40/638,420.10 = 248,320.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,613.40x = 638,420.10 × 248,320.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,613.40x = 158,532,862,284.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,532,862,284.06/425,613.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,480.90

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