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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383,960.96, 530,128.48 and 248,323.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383,960.96, 530,128.48 and 248,323.20 is: 342,855.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383,960.96 : 530,128.48 = 248,323.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383,960.96/530,128.48 = 248,323.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383,960.96x = 530,128.48 × 248,323.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383,960.96x = 131,643,200,564.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,643,200,564.74/383,960.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,855.69

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