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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,176.80, 639,265.20 and 248,592.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,176.80, 639,265.20 and 248,592.40 is: 372,888.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,176.80 : 639,265.20 = 248,592.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,176.80/639,265.20 = 248,592.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,176.80x = 639,265.20 × 248,592.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,176.80x = 158,916,470,304.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,916,470,304.48/426,176.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,888.60

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