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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,205.80, 638,871.30 and 248,621.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,205.80, 638,871.30 and 248,621.40 is: 372,676.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,205.80 : 638,871.30 = 248,621.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,205.80/638,871.30 = 248,621.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,205.80x = 638,871.30 × 248,621.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,205.80x = 158,837,077,025.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,837,077,025.82/426,205.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,676.95

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