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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,567.02, 726,999.39 and 248,075.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,567.02, 726,999.39 and 248,075.70 is: 372,189.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,567.02 : 726,999.39 = 248,075.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,567.02/726,999.39 = 248,075.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,567.02x = 726,999.39 × 248,075.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,567.02x = 180,350,882,573.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,350,882,573.82/484,567.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,189.76

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