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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747,002.25, 1,120,513.10 and 248,366.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747,002.25, 1,120,513.10 and 248,366.25 is: 372,552.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747,002.25 : 1,120,513.10 = 248,366.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747,002.25/1,120,513.10 = 248,366.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747,002.25x = 1,120,513.10 × 248,366.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747,002.25x = 278,297,635,481.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,297,635,481.04/747,002.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,552.61

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