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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,730.10, 657,113.55 and 248,341.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,730.10, 657,113.55 and 248,341.30 is: 372,806.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,730.10 : 657,113.55 = 248,341.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,730.10/657,113.55 = 248,341.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,730.10x = 657,113.55 × 248,341.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,730.10x = 163,188,433,254.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,188,433,254.62/437,730.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,806.06

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