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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747,116.40, 1,120,674.60 and 248,480.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747,116.40, 1,120,674.60 and 248,480.40 is: 372,720.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747,116.40 : 1,120,674.60 = 248,480.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747,116.40/1,120,674.60 = 248,480.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747,116.40x = 1,120,674.60 × 248,480.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747,116.40x = 278,465,672,877.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,465,672,877.84/747,116.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,720.60

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