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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,085.20, 639,126.98 and 248,467.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,085.20, 639,126.98 and 248,467.65 is: 372,700.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,085.20 : 639,126.98 = 248,467.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,085.20/639,126.98 = 248,467.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,085.20x = 639,126.98 × 248,467.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,085.20x = 158,802,377,529.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,802,377,529.86/426,085.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,700.99

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