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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788,482.04, 1,182,296.94 and 248,636.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788,482.04, 1,182,296.94 and 248,636.48 is: 372,820.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788,482.04 : 1,182,296.94 = 248,636.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788,482.04/1,182,296.94 = 248,636.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788,482.04x = 1,182,296.94 × 248,636.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788,482.04x = 293,962,149,476.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,962,149,476.37/788,482.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,820.35

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