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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721,874.60, 1,082,957.70 and 248,607.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721,874.60, 1,082,957.70 and 248,607.80 is: 372,961.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721,874.60 : 1,082,957.70 = 248,607.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721,874.60/1,082,957.70 = 248,607.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721,874.60x = 1,082,957.70 × 248,607.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721,874.60x = 269,231,731,290.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,231,731,290.06/721,874.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,961.91

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