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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,057.90, 657,305.55 and 248,663.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,057.90, 657,305.55 and 248,663.70 is: 373,119.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,057.90 : 657,305.55 = 248,663.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,057.90/657,305.55 = 248,663.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,057.90x = 657,305.55 × 248,663.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,057.90x = 163,448,030,093.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,448,030,093.54/438,057.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,119.70

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