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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532,822.20, 798,675 and 248,278.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532,822.20, 798,675 and 248,278.14 is: 372,157.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532,822.20 : 798,675 = 248,278.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532,822.20/798,675 = 248,278.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532,822.20x = 798,675 × 248,278.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532,822.20x = 198,293,543,464.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,293,543,464.50/532,822.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,157.06

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