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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434,742.70, 652,114.05 and 248,118.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434,742.70, 652,114.05 and 248,118.70 is: 372,178.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434,742.70 : 652,114.05 = 248,118.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434,742.70/652,114.05 = 248,118.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434,742.70x = 652,114.05 × 248,118.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434,742.70x = 161,801,690,337.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,801,690,337.74/434,742.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,178.05

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