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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728,473.92, 1,092,810.72 and 248,573.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728,473.92, 1,092,810.72 and 248,573.04 is: 372,893.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728,473.92 : 1,092,810.72 = 248,573.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728,473.92/1,092,810.72 = 248,573.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728,473.92x = 1,092,810.72 × 248,573.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728,473.92x = 271,643,282,814.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,643,282,814.99/728,473.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,893.63

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