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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,926.76, 656,295.50 and 248,297.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,926.76, 656,295.50 and 248,297.48 is: 372,109.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,926.76 : 656,295.50 = 248,297.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,926.76/656,295.50 = 248,297.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,926.76x = 656,295.50 × 248,297.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,926.76x = 162,956,518,785.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,956,518,785.34/437,926.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,109.07

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