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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381,697.20, 572,545.80 and 248,727.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381,697.20, 572,545.80 and 248,727.60 is: 373,091.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,697.20 : 572,545.80 = 248,727.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,697.20/572,545.80 = 248,727.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,697.20x = 572,545.80 × 248,727.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,697.20x = 142,407,942,724.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,407,942,724.08/381,697.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,091.40

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