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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721,434.11, 1,082,140.22 and 248,123.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721,434.11, 1,082,140.22 and 248,123.57 is: 372,181.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721,434.11 : 1,082,140.22 = 248,123.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721,434.11/1,082,140.22 = 248,123.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721,434.11x = 1,082,140.22 × 248,123.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721,434.11x = 268,504,489,836.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,504,489,836.59/721,434.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,181.59

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