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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485,083.60, 727,625.40 and 248,887.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485,083.60, 727,625.40 and 248,887.60 is: 373,331.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485,083.60 : 727,625.40 = 248,887.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485,083.60/727,625.40 = 248,887.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485,083.60x = 727,625.40 × 248,887.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485,083.60x = 181,096,939,505.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,096,939,505.04/485,083.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,331.40

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