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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,035.40, 573,312.30 and 248,590.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,035.40, 573,312.30 and 248,590.60 is: 373,054.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,035.40 : 573,312.30 = 248,590.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,035.40/573,312.30 = 248,590.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,035.40x = 573,312.30 × 248,590.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,035.40x = 142,520,048,644.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,520,048,644.38/382,035.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,054.56

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