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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728,385.83, 1,092,691.23 and 248,501.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728,385.83, 1,092,691.23 and 248,501.19 is: 372,790.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728,385.83 : 1,092,691.23 = 248,501.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728,385.83/1,092,691.23 = 248,501.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728,385.83x = 1,092,691.23 × 248,501.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728,385.83x = 271,535,070,957.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,535,070,957.56/728,385.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,790.16

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