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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728,946.37, 1,093,414.92 and 248,942.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728,946.37, 1,093,414.92 and 248,942.58 is: 373,412.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728,946.37 : 1,093,414.92 = 248,942.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728,946.37/1,093,414.92 = 248,942.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728,946.37x = 1,093,414.92 × 248,942.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728,946.37x = 272,197,531,195.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,197,531,195.29/728,946.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,412.29

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