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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,063.60, 572,439.30 and 248,875.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,063.60, 572,439.30 and 248,875.30 is: 372,885.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,063.60 : 572,439.30 = 248,875.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,063.60/572,439.30 = 248,875.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,063.60x = 572,439.30 × 248,875.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,063.60x = 142,466,002,519.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,466,002,519.29/382,063.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,885.57

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