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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,865.93, 750,795.93 and 248,329.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,865.93, 750,795.93 and 248,329.98 is: 372,245.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,865.93 : 750,795.93 = 248,329.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,865.93/750,795.93 = 248,329.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,865.93x = 750,795.93 × 248,329.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,865.93x = 186,445,138,280.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,445,138,280.98/500,865.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,245.60

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