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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,047.10, 572,414.55 and 248,858.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,047.10, 572,414.55 and 248,858.80 is: 372,860.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,047.10 : 572,414.55 = 248,858.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,047.10/572,414.55 = 248,858.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,047.10x = 572,414.55 × 248,858.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,047.10x = 142,450,398,015.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,450,398,015.54/382,047.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,860.83

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