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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,863.92, 750,792.93 and 248,327.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,863.92, 750,792.93 and 248,327.97 is: 372,242.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,863.92 : 750,792.93 = 248,327.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,863.92/750,792.93 = 248,327.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,863.92x = 750,792.93 × 248,327.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,863.92x = 186,442,884,197.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,442,884,197.25/500,863.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,242.59

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