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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788,577.32, 1,182,980.15 and 248,650.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788,577.32, 1,182,980.15 and 248,650.33 is: 373,011.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788,577.32 : 1,182,980.15 = 248,650.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788,577.32/1,182,980.15 = 248,650.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788,577.32x = 1,182,980.15 × 248,650.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788,577.32x = 294,148,404,680.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,148,404,680.95/788,577.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,011.49

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