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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809,872.08, 1,214,777.88 and 248,892

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809,872.08, 1,214,777.88 and 248,892 is: 373,328.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809,872.08 : 1,214,777.88 = 248,892 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809,872.08/1,214,777.88 = 248,892/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809,872.08x = 1,214,777.88 × 248,892
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809,872.08x = 302,348,496,108.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,348,496,108.96/809,872.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,328.71

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