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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,148.80, 639,223.20 and 248,564.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,148.80, 639,223.20 and 248,564.40 is: 372,846.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,148.80 : 639,223.20 = 248,564.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,148.80/639,223.20 = 248,564.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,148.80x = 639,223.20 × 248,564.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,148.80x = 158,888,131,174.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,888,131,174.08/426,148.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,846.60

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