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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,122.10, 572,527.05 and 248,933.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,122.10, 572,527.05 and 248,933.80 is: 372,973.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,122.10 : 572,527.05 = 248,933.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,122.10/572,527.05 = 248,933.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,122.10x = 572,527.05 × 248,933.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,122.10x = 142,521,334,159.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,521,334,159.29/382,122.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,973.28

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