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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809,232.60, 1,213,848.90 and 248,266.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809,232.60, 1,213,848.90 and 248,266.20 is: 372,399.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809,232.60 : 1,213,848.90 = 248,266.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809,232.60/1,213,848.90 = 248,266.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809,232.60x = 1,213,848.90 × 248,266.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809,232.60x = 301,357,653,777.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,357,653,777.18/809,232.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,399.30

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