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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728,431.38, 1,092,746.70 and 248,530.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728,431.38, 1,092,746.70 and 248,530.50 is: 372,829.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728,431.38 : 1,092,746.70 = 248,530.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728,431.38/1,092,746.70 = 248,530.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728,431.38x = 1,092,746.70 × 248,530.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728,431.38x = 271,580,883,724.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,580,883,724.35/728,431.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,829.74

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