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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529,225.26, 795,412.53 and 248,939.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529,225.26, 795,412.53 and 248,939.34 is: 374,149.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529,225.26 : 795,412.53 = 248,939.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529,225.26/795,412.53 = 248,939.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529,225.26x = 795,412.53 × 248,939.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529,225.26x = 198,009,470,245.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,009,470,245.93/529,225.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374,149.70

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