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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748,388.48, 1,122,218.88 and 249,584

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748,388.48, 1,122,218.88 and 249,584 is: 374,254.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748,388.48 : 1,122,218.88 = 249,584 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748,388.48/1,122,218.88 = 249,584/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748,388.48x = 1,122,218.88 × 249,584
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748,388.48x = 280,087,876,945.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,087,876,945.92/748,388.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374,254.66

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