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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,815.44, 750,721.97 and 248,280.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,815.44, 750,721.97 and 248,280.73 is: 372,172.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,815.44 : 750,721.97 = 248,280.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,815.44/750,721.97 = 248,280.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,815.44x = 750,721.97 × 248,280.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,815.44x = 186,389,797,482.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,389,797,482.54/500,815.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,172.63

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