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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036,838, 1,555,257.02 and 248,870

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036,838, 1,555,257.02 and 248,870 is: 373,305.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036,838 : 1,555,257.02 = 248,870 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036,838/1,555,257.02 = 248,870/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036,838x = 1,555,257.02 × 248,870
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036,838x = 387,056,814,567.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,056,814,567.40/1,036,838
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,305.00

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