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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,475.20, 657,712.80 and 248,862.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,475.20, 657,712.80 and 248,862.30 is: 373,293.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,475.20 : 657,712.80 = 248,862.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,475.20/657,712.80 = 248,862.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,475.20x = 657,712.80 × 248,862.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,475.20x = 163,679,920,147.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,679,920,147.44/438,475.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,293.45

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