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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747,024, 1,120,545.72 and 248,388

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747,024, 1,120,545.72 and 248,388 is: 372,585.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747,024 : 1,120,545.72 = 248,388 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747,024/1,120,545.72 = 248,388/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747,024x = 1,120,545.72 × 248,388
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747,024x = 278,330,110,299.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,330,110,299.36/747,024
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,585.23

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