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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,462.60, 726,402.30 and 248,266.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,462.60, 726,402.30 and 248,266.60 is: 372,250.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,462.60 : 726,402.30 = 248,266.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,462.60/726,402.30 = 248,266.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,462.60x = 726,402.30 × 248,266.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,462.60x = 180,341,429,253.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,341,429,253.18/484,462.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,250.47

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