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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788,490.54, 1,182,309.69 and 248,644.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788,490.54, 1,182,309.69 and 248,644.98 is: 372,833.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788,490.54 : 1,182,309.69 = 248,644.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788,490.54/1,182,309.69 = 248,644.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788,490.54x = 1,182,309.69 × 248,644.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788,490.54x = 293,975,369,223.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,975,369,223.86/788,490.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,833.10

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