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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,744.18, 829,106.98 and 248,969.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552,744.18, 829,106.98 and 248,969.36 is: 373,449.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552,744.18 : 829,106.98 = 248,969.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552,744.18/829,106.98 = 248,969.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552,744.18x = 829,106.98 × 248,969.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552,744.18x = 206,422,234,182.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,422,234,182.13/552,744.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,449.86

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