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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,125.60, 572,532.30 and 248,937.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,125.60, 572,532.30 and 248,937.30 is: 372,978.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,125.60 : 572,532.30 = 248,937.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,125.60/572,532.30 = 248,937.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,125.60x = 572,532.30 × 248,937.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,125.60x = 142,524,644,924.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,524,644,924.79/382,125.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,978.53

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