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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522,668.41, 784,023.87 and 248,973.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522,668.41, 784,023.87 and 248,973.92 is: 373,471.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522,668.41 : 784,023.87 = 248,973.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522,668.41/784,023.87 = 248,973.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522,668.41x = 784,023.87 × 248,973.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522,668.41x = 195,201,496,241.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,201,496,241.09/522,668.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,471.01

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