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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747,006, 1,120,518.72 and 248,370

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747,006, 1,120,518.72 and 248,370 is: 372,558.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747,006 : 1,120,518.72 = 248,370 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747,006/1,120,518.72 = 248,370/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747,006x = 1,120,518.72 × 248,370
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747,006x = 278,303,234,486.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,303,234,486.40/747,006
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,558.23

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