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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747,058, 1,120,596.92 and 248,422.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747,058, 1,120,596.92 and 248,422.16 is: 372,636.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747,058 : 1,120,596.92 = 248,422.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747,058/1,120,596.92 = 248,422.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747,058x = 1,120,596.92 × 248,422.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747,058x = 278,381,107,355.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,381,107,355.75/747,058
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,636.54

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