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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,283.40, 573,684.30 and 248,838.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,283.40, 573,684.30 and 248,838.60 is: 373,426.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,283.40 : 573,684.30 = 248,838.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,283.40/573,684.30 = 248,838.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,283.40x = 573,684.30 × 248,838.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,283.40x = 142,754,798,053.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,754,798,053.98/382,283.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,426.62

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