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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,762.19, 638,584.97 and 248,352.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,762.19, 638,584.97 and 248,352.75 is: 372,495.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,762.19 : 638,584.97 = 248,352.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,762.19/638,584.97 = 248,352.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,762.19x = 638,584.97 × 248,352.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,762.19x = 158,594,332,166.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,594,332,166.40/425,762.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,495.11

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