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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,121.10, 572,525.55 and 248,932.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,121.10, 572,525.55 and 248,932.80 is: 372,971.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,121.10 : 572,525.55 = 248,932.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,121.10/572,525.55 = 248,932.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,121.10x = 572,525.55 × 248,932.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,121.10x = 142,520,388,233.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,520,388,233.04/382,121.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,971.78

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