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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,942.40, 583,413.60 and 248,859.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,942.40, 583,413.60 and 248,859.20 is: 373,288.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,942.40 : 583,413.60 = 248,859.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,942.40/583,413.60 = 248,859.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,942.40x = 583,413.60 × 248,859.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,942.40x = 145,187,841,765.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,187,841,765.12/388,942.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,288.80

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