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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,729.60, 657,112.80 and 248,340.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,729.60, 657,112.80 and 248,340.80 is: 372,805.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,729.60 : 657,112.80 = 248,340.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,729.60/657,112.80 = 248,340.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,729.60x = 657,112.80 × 248,340.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,729.60x = 163,187,918,442.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,187,918,442.24/437,729.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,805.31

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