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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721,531.98, 1,082,286.63 and 248,221.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721,531.98, 1,082,286.63 and 248,221.44 is: 372,328.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721,531.98 : 1,082,286.63 = 248,221.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721,531.98/1,082,286.63 = 248,221.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721,531.98x = 1,082,286.63 × 248,221.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721,531.98x = 268,646,745,791.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,646,745,791.35/721,531.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,328.26

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