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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,064.10, 572,440.05 and 248,875.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,064.10, 572,440.05 and 248,875.80 is: 372,886.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,064.10 : 572,440.05 = 248,875.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,064.10/572,440.05 = 248,875.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,064.10x = 572,440.05 × 248,875.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,064.10x = 142,466,475,395.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,466,475,395.79/382,064.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,886.32

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