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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,748.60, 1,195,121.23 and 249,683

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,748.60, 1,195,121.23 and 249,683 is: 374,523.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,748.60 : 1,195,121.23 = 249,683 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,748.60/1,195,121.23 = 249,683/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,748.60x = 1,195,121.23 × 249,683
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,748.60x = 298,401,452,821.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,401,452,821.68/796,748.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374,523.98

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