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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728,033.52, 1,092,066.48 and 248,260.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728,033.52, 1,092,066.48 and 248,260.80 is: 372,396.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728,033.52 : 1,092,066.48 = 248,260.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728,033.52/1,092,066.48 = 248,260.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728,033.52x = 1,092,066.48 × 248,260.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728,033.52x = 271,117,297,977.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,117,297,977.98/728,033.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,396.72

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