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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036,833, 1,555,249.50 and 248,865

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036,833, 1,555,249.50 and 248,865 is: 373,297.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036,833 : 1,555,249.50 = 248,865 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036,833/1,555,249.50 = 248,865/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036,833x = 1,555,249.50 × 248,865
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036,833x = 387,047,166,817.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,047,166,817.50/1,036,833
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,297.50

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