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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,273.90, 573,670.05 and 248,829.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,273.90, 573,670.05 and 248,829.10 is: 373,412.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,273.90 : 573,670.05 = 248,829.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,273.90/573,670.05 = 248,829.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,273.90x = 573,670.05 × 248,829.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,273.90x = 142,745,802,238.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,745,802,238.46/382,273.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,412.37

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