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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,238.40, 573,616.80 and 248,793.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,238.40, 573,616.80 and 248,793.60 is: 373,359.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,238.40 : 573,616.80 = 248,793.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,238.40/573,616.80 = 248,793.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,238.40x = 573,616.80 × 248,793.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,238.40x = 142,712,188,692.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,712,188,692.48/382,238.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,359.11

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