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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381,696.60, 571,888.80 and 248,508.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381,696.60, 571,888.80 and 248,508.30 is: 372,335.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,696.60 : 571,888.80 = 248,508.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,696.60/571,888.80 = 248,508.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,696.60x = 571,888.80 × 248,508.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,696.60x = 142,119,113,477.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,119,113,477.04/381,696.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,335.29

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