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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747,059.50, 1,120,599.17 and 248,423.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747,059.50, 1,120,599.17 and 248,423.66 is: 372,638.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747,059.50 : 1,120,599.17 = 248,423.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747,059.50/1,120,599.17 = 248,423.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747,059.50x = 1,120,599.17 × 248,423.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747,059.50x = 278,383,347,204.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,383,347,204.36/747,059.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,638.79

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