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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,894.64, 750,946.68 and 248,262.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,894.64, 750,946.68 and 248,262.12 is: 372,197.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,894.64 : 750,946.68 = 248,262.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,894.64/750,946.68 = 248,262.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,894.64x = 750,946.68 × 248,262.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,894.64x = 186,431,614,783.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,431,614,783.76/500,894.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,197.26

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