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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721,469.58, 1,082,351.97 and 248,093.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721,469.58, 1,082,351.97 and 248,093.46 is: 372,190.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721,469.58 : 1,082,351.97 = 248,093.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721,469.58/1,082,351.97 = 248,093.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721,469.58x = 1,082,351.97 × 248,093.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721,469.58x = 268,524,445,175.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,524,445,175.12/721,469.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,190.95

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