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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501,223.91, 751,946.58 and 248,641.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501,223.91, 751,946.58 and 248,641.79 is: 373,017.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501,223.91 : 751,946.58 = 248,641.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501,223.91/751,946.58 = 248,641.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501,223.91x = 751,946.58 × 248,641.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501,223.91x = 186,965,339,875.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,965,339,875.85/501,223.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,017.60

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