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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,573.52, 727,009.16 and 248,082.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,573.52, 727,009.16 and 248,082.20 is: 372,199.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,573.52 : 727,009.16 = 248,082.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,573.52/727,009.16 = 248,082.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,573.52x = 727,009.16 × 248,082.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,573.52x = 180,358,031,832.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,358,031,832.95/484,573.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,199.52

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