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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,943.40, 583,415.10 and 248,860.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,943.40, 583,415.10 and 248,860.20 is: 373,290.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,943.40 : 583,415.10 = 248,860.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,943.40/583,415.10 = 248,860.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,943.40x = 583,415.10 × 248,860.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,943.40x = 145,188,798,469.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,188,798,469.02/388,943.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,290.30

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