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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,925.76, 656,294 and 248,296.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,925.76, 656,294 and 248,296.48 is: 372,107.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,925.76 : 656,294 = 248,296.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,925.76/656,294 = 248,296.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,925.76x = 656,294 × 248,296.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,925.76x = 162,955,490,045.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,955,490,045.12/437,925.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,107.57

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