Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721,447.98, 1,082,160.99 and 248,137.44
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 721,447.98, 1,082,160.99 and 248,137.44 is: 372,202.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
721,447.98 : 1,082,160.99 = 248,137.44 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
721,447.98/1,082,160.99 = 248,137.44/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
721,447.98x = 1,082,160.99 × 248,137.44 - Step 4: Simplify right side
721,447.98x = 268,524,657,726.47 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 268,524,657,726.47/721,447.98 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 372,202.38
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