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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370,789.53, 555,548.61 and 248,981.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370,789.53, 555,548.61 and 248,981.73 is: 373,045.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,789.53 : 555,548.61 = 248,981.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,789.53/555,548.61 = 248,981.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,789.53x = 555,548.61 × 248,981.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,789.53x = 138,321,454,016.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,321,454,016.90/370,789.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,045.74

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