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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036,829, 1,555,243.50 and 248,861

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036,829, 1,555,243.50 and 248,861 is: 373,291.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036,829 : 1,555,243.50 = 248,861 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036,829/1,555,243.50 = 248,861/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036,829x = 1,555,243.50 × 248,861
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036,829x = 387,039,452,653.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,039,452,653.50/1,036,829
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,291.50

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