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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817,314.43, 1,226,017.76 and 248,714.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817,314.43, 1,226,017.76 and 248,714.06 is: 373,085.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817,314.43 : 1,226,017.76 = 248,714.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817,314.43/1,226,017.76 = 248,714.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817,314.43x = 1,226,017.76 × 248,714.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817,314.43x = 304,927,854,244.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,927,854,244.40/817,314.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,085.12

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