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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,127.60, 572,535.30 and 248,939.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,127.60, 572,535.30 and 248,939.30 is: 372,981.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,127.60 : 572,535.30 = 248,939.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,127.60/572,535.30 = 248,939.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,127.60x = 572,535.30 × 248,939.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,127.60x = 142,526,536,807.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,526,536,807.29/382,127.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,981.53

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