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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,136.70, 657,205.05 and 248,523.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,136.70, 657,205.05 and 248,523.80 is: 372,785.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,136.70 : 657,205.05 = 248,523.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,136.70/657,205.05 = 248,523.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,136.70x = 657,205.05 × 248,523.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,136.70x = 163,331,096,405.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,331,096,405.19/438,136.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,785.70

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