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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781,330.54, 1,172,217.71 and 248,892.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781,330.54, 1,172,217.71 and 248,892.64 is: 373,409.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781,330.54 : 1,172,217.71 = 248,892.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781,330.54/1,172,217.71 = 248,892.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781,330.54x = 1,172,217.71 × 248,892.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781,330.54x = 291,756,360,496.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,756,360,496.65/781,330.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,409.65

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