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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781,343.28, 1,172,002.74 and 248,859.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781,343.28, 1,172,002.74 and 248,859.81 is: 373,285.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781,343.28 : 1,172,002.74 = 248,859.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781,343.28/1,172,002.74 = 248,859.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781,343.28x = 1,172,002.74 × 248,859.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781,343.28x = 291,664,379,195.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,664,379,195.88/781,343.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,285.84

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