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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817,314.72, 1,226,018.18 and 248,714.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817,314.72, 1,226,018.18 and 248,714.35 is: 373,085.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817,314.72 : 1,226,018.18 = 248,714.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817,314.72/1,226,018.18 = 248,714.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817,314.72x = 1,226,018.18 × 248,714.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817,314.72x = 304,928,312,283.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,928,312,283.62/817,314.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,085.55

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