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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036,827.50, 1,555,241.25 and 248,859.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036,827.50, 1,555,241.25 and 248,859.50 is: 373,289.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036,827.50 : 1,555,241.25 = 248,859.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036,827.50/1,555,241.25 = 248,859.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036,827.50x = 1,555,241.25 × 248,859.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036,827.50x = 387,036,559,854.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,036,559,854.38/1,036,827.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,289.25

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