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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788,086.05, 1,181,706.26 and 248,241.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788,086.05, 1,181,706.26 and 248,241.51 is: 372,229.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788,086.05 : 1,181,706.26 = 248,241.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788,086.05/1,181,706.26 = 248,241.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788,086.05x = 1,181,706.26 × 248,241.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788,086.05x = 293,348,539,209.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,348,539,209.11/788,086.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,229.07

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