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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,989.14, 727,627.71 and 248,497.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,989.14, 727,627.71 and 248,497.94 is: 372,820.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,989.14 : 727,627.71 = 248,497.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,989.14/727,627.71 = 248,497.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,989.14x = 727,627.71 × 248,497.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,989.14x = 180,813,987,021.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,813,987,021.92/484,989.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,820.69

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