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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748,373.48, 1,122,196.38 and 249,569

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748,373.48, 1,122,196.38 and 249,569 is: 374,232.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748,373.48 : 1,122,196.38 = 249,569 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748,373.48/1,122,196.38 = 249,569/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748,373.48x = 1,122,196.38 × 249,569
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748,373.48x = 280,065,428,360.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,065,428,360.22/748,373.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374,232.17

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