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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721,461.08, 1,082,339.22 and 248,084.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721,461.08, 1,082,339.22 and 248,084.94 is: 372,178.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721,461.08 : 1,082,339.22 = 248,084.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721,461.08/1,082,339.22 = 248,084.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721,461.08x = 1,082,339.22 × 248,084.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721,461.08x = 268,512,060,453.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,512,060,453.35/721,461.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,178.16

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