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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381,699.60, 571,893.30 and 248,511.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381,699.60, 571,893.30 and 248,511.30 is: 372,339.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,699.60 : 571,893.30 = 248,511.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,699.60/571,893.30 = 248,511.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,699.60x = 571,893.30 × 248,511.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,699.60x = 142,121,947,444.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,121,947,444.29/381,699.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,339.79

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