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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036,834, 1,555,251.02 and 248,866

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036,834, 1,555,251.02 and 248,866 is: 373,299.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036,834 : 1,555,251.02 = 248,866 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036,834/1,555,251.02 = 248,866/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036,834x = 1,555,251.02 × 248,866
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036,834x = 387,049,100,343.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,049,100,343.32/1,036,834
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,299.00

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