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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,822.94, 750,733.23 and 248,288.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,822.94, 750,733.23 and 248,288.22 is: 372,183.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,822.94 : 750,733.23 = 248,288.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,822.94/750,733.23 = 248,288.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,822.94x = 750,733.23 × 248,288.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,822.94x = 186,398,217,371.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,398,217,371.55/500,822.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,183.86

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