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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788,475.06, 1,182,446.10 and 248,726.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788,475.06, 1,182,446.10 and 248,726.70 is: 373,005.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788,475.06 : 1,182,446.10 = 248,726.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788,475.06/1,182,446.10 = 248,726.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788,475.06x = 1,182,446.10 × 248,726.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788,475.06x = 294,105,916,380.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,105,916,380.87/788,475.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,005.98

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