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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,492.80, 639,301.80 and 248,908.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,492.80, 639,301.80 and 248,908.40 is: 373,107.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,492.80 : 639,301.80 = 248,908.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,492.80/639,301.80 = 248,908.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,492.80x = 639,301.80 × 248,908.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,492.80x = 159,127,588,155.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,127,588,155.12/426,492.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,107.33

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