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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,960.90, 657,160.05 and 248,566.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,960.90, 657,160.05 and 248,566.70 is: 372,974.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,960.90 : 657,160.05 = 248,566.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,960.90/657,160.05 = 248,566.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,960.90x = 657,160.05 × 248,566.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,960.90x = 163,348,105,000.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,348,105,000.34/437,960.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,974.17

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