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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747,023, 1,120,544.22 and 248,387

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747,023, 1,120,544.22 and 248,387 is: 372,583.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747,023 : 1,120,544.22 = 248,387 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747,023/1,120,544.22 = 248,387/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747,023x = 1,120,544.22 × 248,387
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747,023x = 278,328,617,173.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,328,617,173.14/747,023
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,583.73

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