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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,747.96, 829,112.58 and 248,973.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,747.96, 829,112.58 and 248,973.12 is: 373,455.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,747.96 : 829,112.58 = 248,973.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,747.96/829,112.58 = 248,973.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,747.96x = 829,112.58 × 248,973.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,747.96x = 206,426,745,873.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,426,745,873.85/552,747.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,455.46

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