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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788,556.46, 1,182,834.71 and 248,867.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788,556.46, 1,182,834.71 and 248,867.43 is: 373,301.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788,556.46 : 1,182,834.71 = 248,867.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788,556.46/1,182,834.71 = 248,867.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788,556.46x = 1,182,834.71 × 248,867.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788,556.46x = 294,369,034,392.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,369,034,392.50/788,556.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,301.15

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