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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485,321.60, 727,982.40 and 249,125.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485,321.60, 727,982.40 and 249,125.60 is: 373,688.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485,321.60 : 727,982.40 = 249,125.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485,321.60/727,982.40 = 249,125.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485,321.60x = 727,982.40 × 249,125.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485,321.60x = 181,359,052,189.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,359,052,189.44/485,321.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,688.40

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