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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,302.40, 573,712.80 and 248,857.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,302.40, 573,712.80 and 248,857.60 is: 373,455.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,302.40 : 573,712.80 = 248,857.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,302.40/573,712.80 = 248,857.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,302.40x = 573,712.80 × 248,857.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,302.40x = 142,772,790,497.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,772,790,497.28/382,302.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,455.12

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