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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,686.96, 727,178.82 and 248,197.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,686.96, 727,178.82 and 248,197.08 is: 372,371.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,686.96 : 727,178.82 = 248,197.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,686.96/727,178.82 = 248,197.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,686.96x = 727,178.82 × 248,197.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,686.96x = 180,483,659,761.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,483,659,761.85/484,686.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,371.60

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