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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,744.80, 584,617.20 and 248,027.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,744.80, 584,617.20 and 248,027.20 is: 372,040.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,744.80 : 584,617.20 = 248,027.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,744.80/584,617.20 = 248,027.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,744.80x = 584,617.20 × 248,027.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,744.80x = 145,000,967,187.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,000,967,187.84/389,744.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,040.80

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