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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,094.54, 639,141 and 248,477

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,094.54, 639,141 and 248,477 is: 372,715.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,094.54 : 639,141 = 248,477 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,094.54/639,141 = 248,477/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,094.54x = 639,141 × 248,477
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,094.54x = 158,811,838,257
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,811,838,257/426,094.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,715.03

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