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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384,857.81, 530,757.59 and 248,748.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384,857.81, 530,757.59 and 248,748.65 is: 343,049.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384,857.81 : 530,757.59 = 248,748.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384,857.81/530,757.59 = 248,748.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384,857.81x = 530,757.59 × 248,748.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384,857.81x = 132,025,230,092.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,025,230,092.22/384,857.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,049.38

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