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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,048.60, 572,416.80 and 248,860.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,048.60, 572,416.80 and 248,860.30 is: 372,863.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,048.60 : 572,416.80 = 248,860.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,048.60/572,416.80 = 248,860.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,048.60x = 572,416.80 × 248,860.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,048.60x = 142,451,816,573.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,451,816,573.04/382,048.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,863.08

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