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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788,554.46, 1,182,831.71 and 248,865.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788,554.46, 1,182,831.71 and 248,865.43 is: 373,298.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788,554.46 : 1,182,831.71 = 248,865.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788,554.46/1,182,831.71 = 248,865.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788,554.46x = 1,182,831.71 × 248,865.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788,554.46x = 294,365,921,543.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,365,921,543.06/788,554.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,298.15

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