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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485,121.60, 727,682.40 and 248,925.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485,121.60, 727,682.40 and 248,925.60 is: 373,388.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485,121.60 : 727,682.40 = 248,925.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485,121.60/727,682.40 = 248,925.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485,121.60x = 727,682.40 × 248,925.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485,121.60x = 181,138,778,029.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,138,778,029.44/485,121.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,388.40

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