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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,837.94, 750,755.73 and 248,303.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,837.94, 750,755.73 and 248,303.22 is: 372,206.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,837.94 : 750,755.73 = 248,303.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,837.94/750,755.73 = 248,303.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,837.94x = 750,755.73 × 248,303.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,837.94x = 186,415,065,192.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,415,065,192.45/500,837.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,206.36

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