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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788,085.55, 1,181,705.51 and 248,241.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788,085.55, 1,181,705.51 and 248,241.00 is: 372,228.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788,085.55 : 1,181,705.51 = 248,241.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788,085.55/1,181,705.51 = 248,241.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788,085.55x = 1,181,705.51 × 248,241.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788,085.55x = 293,347,761,163.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,347,761,163.55/788,085.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,228.32

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