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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722,571.24, 1,083,458.70 and 248,865.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722,571.24, 1,083,458.70 and 248,865.96 is: 373,161.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722,571.24 : 1,083,458.70 = 248,865.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722,571.24/1,083,458.70 = 248,865.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722,571.24x = 1,083,458.70 × 248,865.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722,571.24x = 269,635,989,495.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,635,989,495.85/722,571.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,161.81

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