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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386,059.17, 532,791.84 and 248,361.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386,059.17, 532,791.84 and 248,361.06 is: 342,757.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386,059.17 : 532,791.84 = 248,361.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386,059.17/532,791.84 = 248,361.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386,059.17x = 532,791.84 × 248,361.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386,059.17x = 132,324,746,141.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,324,746,141.75/386,059.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,757.68

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