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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746,651.70, 1,119,977.55 and 248,015.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746,651.70, 1,119,977.55 and 248,015.70 is: 372,023.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746,651.70 : 1,119,977.55 = 248,015.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746,651.70/1,119,977.55 = 248,015.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746,651.70x = 1,119,977.55 × 248,015.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746,651.70x = 277,772,016,047.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,772,016,047.54/746,651.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,023.55

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