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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,659.26, 828,988.62 and 248,698.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,659.26, 828,988.62 and 248,698.12 is: 373,047.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,659.26 : 828,988.62 = 248,698.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,659.26/828,988.62 = 248,698.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,659.26x = 828,988.62 × 248,698.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,659.26x = 206,167,911,295.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,167,911,295.39/552,659.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,047.06

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