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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,072.60, 572,452.80 and 248,884.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,072.60, 572,452.80 and 248,884.30 is: 372,899.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,072.60 : 572,452.80 = 248,884.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,072.60/572,452.80 = 248,884.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,072.60x = 572,452.80 × 248,884.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,072.60x = 142,474,514,411.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,474,514,411.04/382,072.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,899.06

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