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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,858.40, 583,287.60 and 248,775.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,858.40, 583,287.60 and 248,775.20 is: 373,162.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,858.40 : 583,287.60 = 248,775.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,858.40/583,287.60 = 248,775.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,858.40x = 583,287.60 × 248,775.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,858.40x = 145,107,489,347.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,107,489,347.52/388,858.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,162.80

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