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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393,741.69, 543,313.62 and 248,493.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393,741.69, 543,313.62 and 248,493.30 is: 342,889.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393,741.69 : 543,313.62 = 248,493.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393,741.69/543,313.62 = 248,493.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393,741.69x = 543,313.62 × 248,493.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393,741.69x = 135,009,794,368.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,009,794,368.75/393,741.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,889.25

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