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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,262.90, 573,653.55 and 248,818.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,262.90, 573,653.55 and 248,818.10 is: 373,395.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,262.90 : 573,653.55 = 248,818.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,262.90/573,653.55 = 248,818.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,262.90x = 573,653.55 × 248,818.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,262.90x = 142,735,386,369.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,735,386,369.26/382,262.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,395.87

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