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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,537.10, 656,305.65 and 248,580.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,537.10, 656,305.65 and 248,580.30 is: 372,870.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,537.10 : 656,305.65 = 248,580.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,537.10/656,305.65 = 248,580.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,537.10x = 656,305.65 × 248,580.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,537.10x = 163,144,655,368.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,144,655,368.70/437,537.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,870.45

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