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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428,211.93, 642,116.70 and 248,348.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428,211.93, 642,116.70 and 248,348.44 is: 372,405.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428,211.93 : 642,116.70 = 248,348.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428,211.93/642,116.70 = 248,348.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428,211.93x = 642,116.70 × 248,348.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428,211.93x = 159,468,676,290.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,468,676,290.62/428,211.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,405.97

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