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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036,836, 1,555,254.02 and 248,868

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036,836, 1,555,254.02 and 248,868 is: 373,302.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036,836 : 1,555,254.02 = 248,868 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036,836/1,555,254.02 = 248,868/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036,836x = 1,555,254.02 × 248,868
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036,836x = 387,052,957,449.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,052,957,449.36/1,036,836
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,302.00

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