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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,166.80, 639,250.20 and 248,582.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,166.80, 639,250.20 and 248,582.40 is: 372,873.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,166.80 : 639,250.20 = 248,582.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,166.80/639,250.20 = 248,582.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,166.80x = 639,250.20 × 248,582.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,166.80x = 158,906,348,916.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,906,348,916.48/426,166.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,873.60

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