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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788,483.04, 1,182,298.44 and 248,637.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788,483.04, 1,182,298.44 and 248,637.48 is: 372,821.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788,483.04 : 1,182,298.44 = 248,637.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788,483.04/1,182,298.44 = 248,637.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788,483.04x = 1,182,298.44 × 248,637.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788,483.04x = 293,963,704,729.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,963,704,729.53/788,483.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,821.85

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