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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,058.60, 572,431.80 and 248,870.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,058.60, 572,431.80 and 248,870.30 is: 372,878.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,058.60 : 572,431.80 = 248,870.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,058.60/572,431.80 = 248,870.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,058.60x = 572,431.80 × 248,870.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,058.60x = 142,461,273,795.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,461,273,795.54/382,058.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,878.07

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