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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817,324.92, 1,226,033.43 and 248,724.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817,324.92, 1,226,033.43 and 248,724.51 is: 373,100.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817,324.92 : 1,226,033.43 = 248,724.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817,324.92/1,226,033.43 = 248,724.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817,324.92x = 1,226,033.43 × 248,724.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817,324.92x = 304,944,564,120.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,944,564,120.37/817,324.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,100.78

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