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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747,026.50, 1,120,549.50 and 248,390.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747,026.50, 1,120,549.50 and 248,390.50 is: 372,588.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747,026.50 : 1,120,549.50 = 248,390.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747,026.50/1,120,549.50 = 248,390.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747,026.50x = 1,120,549.50 × 248,390.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747,026.50x = 278,333,850,579.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,333,850,579.75/747,026.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,588.99

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