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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,124.10, 572,530.05 and 248,935.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,124.10, 572,530.05 and 248,935.80 is: 372,976.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,124.10 : 572,530.05 = 248,935.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,124.10/572,530.05 = 248,935.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,124.10x = 572,530.05 × 248,935.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,124.10x = 142,523,226,020.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,523,226,020.79/382,124.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,976.28

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