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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,124.80, 638,749.80 and 248,540.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,124.80, 638,749.80 and 248,540.40 is: 372,555.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,124.80 : 638,749.80 = 248,540.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,124.80/638,749.80 = 248,540.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,124.80x = 638,749.80 × 248,540.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,124.80x = 158,755,130,791.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,755,130,791.92/426,124.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,555.48

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