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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,426.40, 584,139.60 and 248,767.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,426.40, 584,139.60 and 248,767.20 is: 373,150.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,426.40 : 584,139.60 = 248,767.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,426.40/584,139.60 = 248,767.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,426.40x = 584,139.60 × 248,767.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,426.40x = 145,314,772,701.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,314,772,701.12/389,426.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,150.80

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