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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781,483.36, 1,172,212.24 and 248,997.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781,483.36, 1,172,212.24 and 248,997.16 is: 373,491.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781,483.36 : 1,172,212.24 = 248,997.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781,483.36/1,172,212.24 = 248,997.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781,483.36x = 1,172,212.24 × 248,997.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781,483.36x = 291,877,518,677.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,877,518,677.24/781,483.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,491.66

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