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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781,444.36, 1,172,154.24 and 248,961.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781,444.36, 1,172,154.24 and 248,961.81 is: 373,438.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781,444.36 : 1,172,154.24 = 248,961.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781,444.36/1,172,154.24 = 248,961.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781,444.36x = 1,172,154.24 × 248,961.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781,444.36x = 291,821,641,189.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,821,641,189.57/781,444.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,438.80

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