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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,196.10, 657,812.55 and 248,807.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,196.10, 657,812.55 and 248,807.30 is: 373,505.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,196.10 : 657,812.55 = 248,807.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,196.10/657,812.55 = 248,807.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,196.10x = 657,812.55 × 248,807.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,196.10x = 163,668,564,471.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,668,564,471.62/438,196.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,505.30

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