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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,675.40, 638,513.10 and 248,382.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,675.40, 638,513.10 and 248,382.60 is: 372,573.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,675.40 : 638,513.10 = 248,382.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,675.40/638,513.10 = 248,382.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,675.40x = 638,513.10 × 248,382.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,675.40x = 158,595,543,912.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,595,543,912.06/425,675.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,573.90

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