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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,430.60, 726,354.30 and 248,234.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,430.60, 726,354.30 and 248,234.60 is: 372,202.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,430.60 : 726,354.30 = 248,234.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,430.60/726,354.30 = 248,234.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,430.60x = 726,354.30 × 248,234.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,430.60x = 180,306,269,118.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,306,269,118.78/484,430.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,202.48

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