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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532,791.28, 798,628.73 and 248,247.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532,791.28, 798,628.73 and 248,247.21 is: 372,110.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532,791.28 : 798,628.73 = 248,247.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532,791.28/798,628.73 = 248,247.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532,791.28x = 798,628.73 × 248,247.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532,791.28x = 198,257,352,807.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,257,352,807.11/532,791.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,110.73

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