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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788,555.46, 1,182,833.21 and 248,866.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788,555.46, 1,182,833.21 and 248,866.43 is: 373,299.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788,555.46 : 1,182,833.21 = 248,866.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788,555.46/1,182,833.21 = 248,866.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788,555.46x = 1,182,833.21 × 248,866.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788,555.46x = 294,367,478,258.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,367,478,258.14/788,555.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,299.65

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