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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381,392.60, 571,432.80 and 248,204.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381,392.60, 571,432.80 and 248,204.30 is: 371,879.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,392.60 : 571,432.80 = 248,204.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,392.60/571,432.80 = 248,204.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,392.60x = 571,432.80 × 248,204.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,392.60x = 141,832,078,121.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,832,078,121.04/381,392.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,879.47

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