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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,607.05, 727,059.39 and 248,115.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,607.05, 727,059.39 and 248,115.79 is: 372,249.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,607.05 : 727,059.39 = 248,115.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,607.05/727,059.39 = 248,115.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,607.05x = 727,059.39 × 248,115.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,607.05x = 180,394,914,926.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,394,914,926.77/484,607.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,249.88

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