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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781,332.24, 1,171,610.64 and 248,783.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781,332.24, 1,171,610.64 and 248,783.88 is: 373,052.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781,332.24 : 1,171,610.64 = 248,783.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781,332.24/1,171,610.64 = 248,783.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781,332.24x = 1,171,610.64 × 248,783.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781,332.24x = 291,477,840,868.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,477,840,868.48/781,332.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,052.37

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