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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817,042.44, 1,225,632.26 and 248,428.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817,042.44, 1,225,632.26 and 248,428.47 is: 372,663.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817,042.44 : 1,225,632.26 = 248,428.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817,042.44/1,225,632.26 = 248,428.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817,042.44x = 1,225,632.26 × 248,428.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817,042.44x = 304,481,945,892.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,481,945,892.30/817,042.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,663.56

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