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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753,724.48, 1,130,742.48 and 248,316.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753,724.48, 1,130,742.48 and 248,316.16 is: 372,525.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753,724.48 : 1,130,742.48 = 248,316.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753,724.48/1,130,742.48 = 248,316.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753,724.48x = 1,130,742.48 × 248,316.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753,724.48x = 280,781,630,582.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,781,630,582.48/753,724.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,525.56

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