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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648,122.83, 972,230.97 and 248,763.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648,122.83, 972,230.97 and 248,763.60 is: 373,163.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648,122.83 : 972,230.97 = 248,763.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648,122.83/972,230.97 = 248,763.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648,122.83x = 972,230.97 × 248,763.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648,122.83x = 241,855,676,128.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,855,676,128.69/648,122.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,163.33

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