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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,737.80, 584,606.70 and 248,020.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,737.80, 584,606.70 and 248,020.20 is: 372,030.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,737.80 : 584,606.70 = 248,020.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,737.80/584,606.70 = 248,020.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,737.80x = 584,606.70 × 248,020.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,737.80x = 144,994,270,655.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,994,270,655.34/389,737.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,030.30

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