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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,121.70, 657,182.55 and 248,508.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,121.70, 657,182.55 and 248,508.80 is: 372,763.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,121.70 : 657,182.55 = 248,508.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,121.70/657,182.55 = 248,508.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,121.70x = 657,182.55 × 248,508.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,121.70x = 163,315,646,881.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,315,646,881.44/438,121.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,763.20

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