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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781,291.24, 1,171,549.02 and 248,743

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781,291.24, 1,171,549.02 and 248,743 is: 372,991.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781,291.24 : 1,171,549.02 = 248,743 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781,291.24/1,171,549.02 = 248,743/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781,291.24x = 1,171,549.02 × 248,743
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781,291.24x = 291,414,617,881.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,414,617,881.86/781,291.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,991.02

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