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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485,324.80, 727,987.20 and 248,588.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485,324.80, 727,987.20 and 248,588.80 is: 372,883.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485,324.80 : 727,987.20 = 248,588.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485,324.80/727,987.20 = 248,588.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485,324.80x = 727,987.20 × 248,588.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485,324.80x = 180,969,464,463.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,969,464,463.36/485,324.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,883.20

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