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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721,433.98, 1,082,140.03 and 248,123.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721,433.98, 1,082,140.03 and 248,123.44 is: 372,181.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721,433.98 : 1,082,140.03 = 248,123.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721,433.98/1,082,140.03 = 248,123.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721,433.98x = 1,082,140.03 × 248,123.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721,433.98x = 268,504,306,805.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,504,306,805.30/721,433.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,181.40

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