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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,056.40, 657,303.30 and 248,662.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,056.40, 657,303.30 and 248,662.20 is: 373,117.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,056.40 : 657,303.30 = 248,662.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,056.40/657,303.30 = 248,662.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,056.40x = 657,303.30 × 248,662.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,056.40x = 163,446,484,645.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,446,484,645.26/438,056.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,117.44

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