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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722,182.55, 1,082,982.23 and 248,624.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722,182.55, 1,082,982.23 and 248,624.15 is: 372,835.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722,182.55 : 1,082,982.23 = 248,624.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722,182.55/1,082,982.23 = 248,624.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722,182.55x = 1,082,982.23 × 248,624.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722,182.55x = 269,255,535,155.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,255,535,155.73/722,182.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,835.84

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