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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,491.80, 639,300.30 and 248,907.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,491.80, 639,300.30 and 248,907.40 is: 373,105.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,491.80 : 639,300.30 = 248,907.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,491.80/639,300.30 = 248,907.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,491.80x = 639,300.30 × 248,907.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,491.80x = 159,126,575,492.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,126,575,492.22/426,491.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,105.83

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