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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747,253.04, 1,120,889.28 and 248,617.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747,253.04, 1,120,889.28 and 248,617.04 is: 372,928.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747,253.04 : 1,120,889.28 = 248,617.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747,253.04/1,120,889.28 = 248,617.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747,253.04x = 1,120,889.28 × 248,617.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747,253.04x = 278,672,174,961.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,672,174,961.33/747,253.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,928.79

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