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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781,292.24, 1,171,550.52 and 248,744

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781,292.24, 1,171,550.52 and 248,744 is: 372,992.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781,292.24 : 1,171,550.52 = 248,744 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781,292.24/1,171,550.52 = 248,744/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781,292.24x = 1,171,550.52 × 248,744
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781,292.24x = 291,416,162,546.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,416,162,546.88/781,292.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,992.52

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