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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,277.90, 573,676.05 and 248,833.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,277.90, 573,676.05 and 248,833.10 is: 373,418.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,277.90 : 573,676.05 = 248,833.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,277.90/573,676.05 = 248,833.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,277.90x = 573,676.05 × 248,833.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,277.90x = 142,749,589,917.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,749,589,917.26/382,277.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,418.37

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