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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,048.10, 572,416.05 and 248,859.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,048.10, 572,416.05 and 248,859.80 is: 372,862.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,048.10 : 572,416.05 = 248,859.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,048.10/572,416.05 = 248,859.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,048.10x = 572,416.05 × 248,859.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,048.10x = 142,451,343,719.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,451,343,719.79/382,048.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,862.33

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