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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,865.39, 750,902.81 and 248,232.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,865.39, 750,902.81 and 248,232.87 is: 372,153.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,865.39 : 750,902.81 = 248,232.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,865.39/750,902.81 = 248,232.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,865.39x = 750,902.81 × 248,232.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,865.39x = 186,398,758,376.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,398,758,376.20/500,865.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,153.40

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