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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,086.22, 639,128.58 and 248,468.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,086.22, 639,128.58 and 248,468.68 is: 372,702.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,086.22 : 639,128.58 = 248,468.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,086.22/639,128.58 = 248,468.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,086.22x = 639,128.58 × 248,468.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,086.22x = 158,803,434,622.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,803,434,622.87/426,086.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,702.58

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