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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,090.23, 639,134.58 and 248,472.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,090.23, 639,134.58 and 248,472.68 is: 372,708.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,090.23 : 639,134.58 = 248,472.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,090.23/639,134.58 = 248,472.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,090.23x = 639,134.58 × 248,472.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,090.23x = 158,807,481,973.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,807,481,973.27/426,090.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,708.57

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