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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,125.80, 638,751.30 and 248,541.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,125.80, 638,751.30 and 248,541.40 is: 372,556.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,125.80 : 638,751.30 = 248,541.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,125.80/638,751.30 = 248,541.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,125.80x = 638,751.30 × 248,541.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,125.80x = 158,756,142,353.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,756,142,353.82/426,125.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,556.98

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