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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721,470.58, 1,082,353.47 and 248,094.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721,470.58, 1,082,353.47 and 248,094.46 is: 372,192.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721,470.58 : 1,082,353.47 = 248,094.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721,470.58/1,082,353.47 = 248,094.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721,470.58x = 1,082,353.47 × 248,094.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721,470.58x = 268,525,899,668.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,525,899,668.78/721,470.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,192.45

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