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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747,027.50, 1,120,551 and 248,391.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747,027.50, 1,120,551 and 248,391.50 is: 372,590.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747,027.50 : 1,120,551 = 248,391.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747,027.50/1,120,551 = 248,391.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747,027.50x = 1,120,551 × 248,391.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747,027.50x = 278,335,343,716.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,335,343,716.50/747,027.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,590.49

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