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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370,784.83, 555,541.59 and 248,977.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370,784.83, 555,541.59 and 248,977.05 is: 373,038.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,784.83 : 555,541.59 = 248,977.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,784.83/555,541.59 = 248,977.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,784.83x = 555,541.59 × 248,977.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,784.83x = 138,317,104,913.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,317,104,913.64/370,784.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,038.74

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