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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728,395.01, 1,092,692.22 and 248,493.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728,395.01, 1,092,692.22 and 248,493.96 is: 372,774.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728,395.01 : 1,092,692.22 = 248,493.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728,395.01/1,092,692.22 = 248,493.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728,395.01x = 1,092,692.22 × 248,493.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728,395.01x = 271,527,416,808.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,527,416,808.99/728,395.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,774.96

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