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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,163.80, 638,808.30 and 248,579.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,163.80, 638,808.30 and 248,579.40 is: 372,613.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,163.80 : 638,808.30 = 248,579.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,163.80/638,808.30 = 248,579.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,163.80x = 638,808.30 × 248,579.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,163.80x = 158,794,583,929.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,794,583,929.02/426,163.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,613.97

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