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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,163.70, 657,245.55 and 248,550.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,163.70, 657,245.55 and 248,550.80 is: 372,826.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,163.70 : 657,245.55 = 248,550.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,163.70/657,245.55 = 248,550.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,163.70x = 657,245.55 × 248,550.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,163.70x = 163,358,907,248.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,358,907,248.94/438,163.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,826.20

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