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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752,723.43, 1,128,847.31 and 247,201.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752,723.43, 1,128,847.31 and 247,201.12 is: 370,723.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752,723.43 : 1,128,847.31 = 247,201.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752,723.43/1,128,847.31 = 247,201.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752,723.43x = 1,128,847.31 × 247,201.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752,723.43x = 279,052,319,340.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,052,319,340.99/752,723.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,723.57

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