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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,236.90, 573,614.55 and 248,792.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,236.90, 573,614.55 and 248,792.10 is: 373,356.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,236.90 : 573,614.55 = 248,792.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,236.90/573,614.55 = 248,792.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,236.90x = 573,614.55 × 248,792.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,236.90x = 142,710,768,485.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,710,768,485.06/382,236.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,356.86

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