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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501,358.16, 752,161.72 and 248,757.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501,358.16, 752,161.72 and 248,757.24 is: 373,197.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501,358.16 : 752,161.72 = 248,757.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501,358.16/752,161.72 = 248,757.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501,358.16x = 752,161.72 × 248,757.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501,358.16x = 187,105,673,500.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,105,673,500.85/501,358.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,197.62

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