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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,833.19, 750,748.61 and 248,298.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,833.19, 750,748.61 and 248,298.47 is: 372,199.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,833.19 : 750,748.61 = 248,298.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,833.19/750,748.61 = 248,298.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,833.19x = 750,748.61 × 248,298.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,833.19x = 186,409,729,976.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,409,729,976.13/500,833.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,199.23

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