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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,277.80, 639,416.70 and 248,693.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,277.80, 639,416.70 and 248,693.40 is: 373,040.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,277.80 : 639,416.70 = 248,693.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,277.80/639,416.70 = 248,693.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,277.80x = 639,416.70 × 248,693.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,277.80x = 159,018,713,139.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,018,713,139.78/426,277.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,040.10

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