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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721,997.75, 1,082,982.05 and 248,672.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721,997.75, 1,082,982.05 and 248,672.63 is: 373,003.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721,997.75 : 1,082,982.05 = 248,672.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721,997.75/1,082,982.05 = 248,672.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721,997.75x = 1,082,982.05 × 248,672.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721,997.75x = 269,307,997,012.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,307,997,012.91/721,997.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,003.93

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