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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,825.94, 750,737.73 and 248,291.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,825.94, 750,737.73 and 248,291.22 is: 372,188.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,825.94 : 750,737.73 = 248,291.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,825.94/750,737.73 = 248,291.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,825.94x = 750,737.73 × 248,291.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,825.94x = 186,401,586,881.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,401,586,881.73/500,825.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,188.36

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