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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721,823.80, 1,082,832.90 and 248,654.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721,823.80, 1,082,832.90 and 248,654.20 is: 373,014.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721,823.80 : 1,082,832.90 = 248,654.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721,823.80/1,082,832.90 = 248,654.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721,823.80x = 1,082,832.90 × 248,654.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721,823.80x = 269,250,948,483.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,250,948,483.18/721,823.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,014.78

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