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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,668.96, 727,151.82 and 248,179.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,668.96, 727,151.82 and 248,179.08 is: 372,344.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,668.96 : 727,151.82 = 248,179.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,668.96/727,151.82 = 248,179.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,668.96x = 727,151.82 × 248,179.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,668.96x = 180,463,869,707.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,463,869,707.93/484,668.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,344.60

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