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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817,324.85, 1,226,033.40 and 248,724.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817,324.85, 1,226,033.40 and 248,724.52 is: 373,100.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817,324.85 : 1,226,033.40 = 248,724.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817,324.85/1,226,033.40 = 248,724.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817,324.85x = 1,226,033.40 × 248,724.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817,324.85x = 304,944,568,918.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,944,568,918.97/817,324.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,100.82

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